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Rare California Gold Rush $50.00 Gold Coin Just $15.00 each! This 1851 Augustus Humbert $50 Gold "Slug" With Reeded Edge Commemorative 24 K Gold coin is an extremely popular privately minted Gold coin that brings back the famous "Augustus Humbert" design of the famous 50 Dollar Gold Coin. The unique octagon shape, large size and unique design make this a spectacular coin for your collection. The obverse, designed by Charles C. Wright, shows an eagle with wings spread partially behind a rock and shield. Behind one wing and in front of the other is a serpent, which is inscribed LIBERTY. Above the eagle is a banner with the legend 887 THOUS, which is the fineness of the gold. The design is encircled with the inscription UNITED STATES OF AMERICA with FIFTY DOLLARS below. A circle of beads surrounds this inscription. On the outside of the beads is another inscription AUGUSTUS HUMBERT UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA with the date below. The slug, also called a quintuple eagle and a five-eagle piece, had a target reverse designed by Augustus Humbert. This coin is not an official government issue, but it is a privately minted commemorative issue that is clad in 99.9% pure premium 24K Gold. This coin is a high quality collectable. These coins make a great gift or addition to your collection! Each coin comes in a plastic snap case to protect it. Photos show front and back views. These stunningly beautiful coins are just $15.00 each!

Rare California Gold Rush $50.00 Gold Coin

SKU: PCT-95
$15.00Price
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