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After the reverse die on the 1852/1 Humbert $10 failed, a reverse die dated 1852 was made. Like the 1852/1 reverse, this die also cracked. The Kagin-10b has a wide date, and the word CALIFORNIA is further left than usual. Fewer than 10 examples are known, the finest of which is a choice AU.
Obverse Description
Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TEN DOLS.
Reverse Description
Engine turning AUGUSTUS HUMBERT. UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD. CALIFORNIA. 1852.
Book Reference
After the reverse die on the 1852, 2 Over 1 Humbert $10 coin failed, a reverse die dated 1852 was made. Like the die for the 1852, 2 Over 1 reverse, this die also cracked. Kagin-10b has a wide date, and CALIFORNIA is farther left than usual. Fewer than 10 examples are known, the finest of which is a Choice About Uncirculated.
Obverse: Eagle clutching a shield and a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TEN DOLS 884 THOUS
Reverse: Engine-turned pattern with a tab.let reading AUG.USTU.S HUMBERT. UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA 1852
Catalog Information
GSID:
375998
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TEN DOLS.
Reverse Lettering:
AUGUSTUS HUMBERT. UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD. CALIFORNIA. 1852.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Augustus Humbert
Variety 2:
California Left, K-10b
Coin Date:
1852
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
<10 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
594969
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