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PCGS Number: 10193 Coin Date: 1852/1 Denomination (Short): G$20 Denomination (Long): 20 Dollar Gold Variety: Augustus Humbert Variety 2: K-9 Desg: MS Composition: Gold Mintage: Approx. 20 known Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold Coinage Years: 1852 Mint Location: California Edge: Reeded 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. General Notes: 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. PCGS #: 10193 NGC ID: ANGH
