50 Dollars (Humbert), 1851, 887 THOUS., "Target" Reverse, Philadelphia mint
August Humbert (1851 - 1852)
Obverse: Eagle with ribbon and shield.
Lettering: AUGUSTUS HUMBERT UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA / 1851 / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FIFTY DOLLS. / 887 THOUS.
Reverse: Target design, without value.
Edge: Reeded
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 364
Main data
Denomination: 50 Dollars
Nickname: Humbert
Value: 50
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1851
Variety: 887 THOUS., "Target" Reverse
Type: Token
Minting
Mint: Philadelphia
Minting type: milled
Parameters
Material: Gold
Shape: Octagonal
ObvRev: medallic
