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.

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Approximately twenty 1852, 2 Over 1 Humbert $20 coins exist in private hands today. Between three and five examples are Mint State. A pair of Proof $20 coins are also known, the first of which traces its provenance back to Augustus Humbert, while the second originally belonged to Assay O!ce employee John Glover Kellogg, founder of Kellogg & Company.

Obverse: Eagle clutching a shield and a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA TWENTY DOLLS 884 THOUS

Reverse: Engine-turned pattern with a tab.let reading AUG.USTU.S HUMBERT. UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA 1852 (with 2 over 1)