August 2023 Global Showcase Auction – 14 - 21 August 2023
Live Sessions: Ancient and World Coins, Currency
Part B: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part D: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 2: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 9:00 PM CEST
Part C: Tu, 15.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 3: We, 16.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 4: We, 16.08.2023, from 7:00 PM CEST
Part 5: We, 16.08.2023, from 10:00 PM CEST
Part 6: Th, 17.08.2023, from 12:00 AM CEST
Part E: Th, 17.08.2023, from 6:00 PM CEST
Part 7: Th, 17.08.2023, from 8:00 PM CEST
Part 8: Fr, 18.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part 9: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 1:00 AM CEST
Part 10: Sa, 19.08.2023, from 5:00 PM CEST
Part F: Mo, 21.08.2023, from 4:00 PM CEST
Description
Undated (1853-1854) Octagonal $1. BG-501. Rarity-5-. Liberty Head, "Humbert" Eagle Reverse. AU-58 (PCGS).
Flashy semi-prooflike quality for this popular and eagerly sought design type in the California small denomination gold series. Wisps of pale rose iridescence enhance otherwise golden-honey surfaces, both sides with plenty of bold to sharp striking detail. The modest rarity rating should not fool one into thinking that BG-501 is an easy variety to locate. The issue is extremely popular with collectors due to the fact that the "Humbert" eagle reverse is similar in style to that of the contemporary Humbert $50 "slugs" that circulated in California during the Gold Rush era. Scarce from a market availability standpoint and of particular significance given the rarity of Mint State survivors, this Choice AU example is sure to see spirited bidding among astute specialists in this series.
PCGS# 10478. NGC ID: 2BKW.
Estimate: $2000
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Bidding
| Price realized | 3'200 USD |
| Starting price | 1 USD |
| Estimate | 2'000 USD |
