Name: 1852/1 G$20 Augustus Humbert, K-9 PR
SKU: 11788

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There are approximately 20 1852/1 Humbert $20s in private hands today. Between three and five examples are mint state. A pair of proof 1852/1 $20s are also known, the first of which traces its provenance back to Augustus Humbert, while the second originally belonged to Assay Office employee and founder of Kellogg & Company, John Glover Kellogg.

Obverse Description

Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TWENTY DOLS.

Reverse Description

Engine turning AUGUSTUS HUMBERT. UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD. CALIFORNIA. 1852/1.

Catalog Information

GSID: 11788

Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TWENTY DOLS.

Reverse Lettering: AUGUSTUS HUMBERT. UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD. CALIFORNIA. 1852.

Strike Type: Proof

Coin Shape: Round

Edge: Reeded

Variety: Augustus Humbert

Variety 2: K-9

Coin Date: 1852/1

Denomination: G$20

Designation: PR

Mint Location: California

Mintage: 2 known

Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold

Coinage Years: 1852

Composition: Gold

Rarity: 8

PCGS #: 10194

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