Lot 4254
1852 U.S. Assay Office $50 Gold, 887 THOUS. VF-30. Bright yellow gold in color, with surprisingly clean corners for one of these. This is the variety that states Augustus Humbert United States Assayer of Gold California around the obverse periphery. The reverse is the fine engine turned design. Fairly well struck, with most of the eagle's feathers clear, and the usual expected wear on the shield and rock below. Minor handling marks but far fewer than expected for the grade on one of these huge, heavy gold coins, which often come just beat to pieces. If you've been looking for a grand example of an Octagonal $50 slug, then we recommend this one highly for your collecting enjoyment.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
Purchased from Superior Stamp & Coin Company privately in 1985 and held in a collection since that time, and apparently never certified.
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| Realized $9,775 |
