1851 Gold Humbert $50, 887 Thous, 50 Reverse, Lettered Edge, K-4

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CCFPress Press Manager United States 1420 Posts	Posted 03/28/2026 5:03 pm CAC - Despite California's continued private minting of coins, the West Coast still faced persistent monetary issues in 1850. While Congress still opposed establishing a San Francisco mint, a compromise was reached: an Assay Office was established there, with Augustus Humbert appointed Chief Assayer, who quickly contracted Moffat & Co. to produce $50 ingots. This brought relief to locals as they could pay customs and duties. Fun Fact: Humbert was a watchmaker before he became the Chief Assayer. The reverse of this coin is purported to have been designed by him, as it resembles the back of a gold watch case. This piece is graded CAC AU50. Check out Humbert Coinage on ebay Check out Humbert Coinage on ebay Report this Post to the Staff

nickelsearcher Moderator United States 15396 Posts	Posted 03/28/2026 7:54 pm It's a fabulous reminder of our early California coinage history. Take a look at my other hobby ... http://www.jk-dk.art Report this Post to the Staff
Errers and Varietys Bedrock of the Community United States 73840 Posts	Posted 03/28/2026 7:56 pm Very cool! Errers and Varietys. Report this Post to the Staff
adam126402 Pillar of the Community United States 878 Posts	Posted 03/28/2026 9:10 pm Marvelous coin, but way way out of my league. For anyone else who may have wondered, this coin weighs about 3 toz with 2.5 toz of pure gold. Edited by adam126402 03/28/2026 10:21 pm Report this Post to the Staff
Dearborn Moderator United States 95149 Posts	Posted 03/28/2026 11:24 pm wowzers!!! what a coin! Collecting since 1972. Learning from then on "Tell me and I forget. Teach me and I remember. Involve me and I learn." - Benjamin Franklin 7070 type set coin count: 51/76 Uncirculated American Silver Eagles My American Silver Eagle Proof Collection Sacagawea Dollars Innovation Dollars Eisenhower-Dollars Kennedy-Half Dollars Washington-Quarters Roosevelt-Dimes Buffalo-Nickels 1938-2005 Jefferson-Nickels Lincoln-Cents Report this Post to the Staff
jbuck Moderator United States 187862 Posts	Posted 03/30/2026 12:09 pm Amazing! Coin Collector Since 1978 Avatar Old Avatar 7070 Eisenhower Australia Canada World CCF Members on eBay CCF eBay Search Engine Report this Post to the Staff
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