1852 Territorial Gold - $10 Augustus Humbert, Assayer PCGS VF-30 Ex.SS Central America

Category: Territorial Gold - $10 Augustus Humbert, Assayer
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1852 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar, VF30 PCGS, K-10, Rarity-5, SSCA 7030, Ex: S.S. Central America.


This captivating 1852 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar, graded back in the late 1990's by PCGS, glows with a bright apricot-gold hue and exhibits a late die state with crumbling on the "UNITED" inscription. The central reverse shows soft definition, adding to its pioneer gold allure. Recovered circa 1988 from the SS Central America shipwreck, it is one of 67 examples retrieved, making it the most accessible pioneer gold issue from the initial SSCA recovery. Housed in a distinguished gold label holder, this coin is noted on page 412 of the 2025 Guide Book. 


Initially operated by Moffat & Co. under contract, the San Francisco United States Assay Office produced gold pieces bearing the name of assayer Augustus Humbert. In February 1852, after John L. Moffat’s retirement, the firm reorganized as Curtis, Perry, and Ward, becoming the U.S. Assay Office of Gold, with later issues reflecting this new inscription. The Kagin-10 variety, featuring Humbert’s name on the reverse, is among the earliest $10 gold pieces struck at the San Francisco Assay Office. Well-circulated with vibrant yellow-gold color, this example is a treasure for collectors.   


Provenance: Ex SS Central America.

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