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PCGS Number: 10019 Coin Date: 1852 Denomination (Short): G$50 Denomination (Long): 50 Dollar Gold Variety: U.S. Assay Office Variety 2: 900 THOUS, K-14 Desg: MS Composition: Gold Mintage: 100–150 known Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold Coinage Years: 1852-1853 Mint Location: California Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Eagle clutching ribbon UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1852 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FIFTY DOLLS. 900 THOUs. Reverse Description: Engine turning General Notes: 1852-dated 900-Thousandths $50s were struck at the United States Assay Office between October of 1852 and February of 1853. The denomination was then discontinued, most likely due to an increase in seignorage charges on $50s. Somewhere between 100 and 150 examples of the K-14 are known today, with around 15 known in mint state. PCGS #: 10019 NGC ID: ANHH
