(c.1915) Token "$50" Jankovsky-315 Brass Facsimile Humbert Eagle Fifty Dollar
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Description
This brass souvenir token, cataloged as Jankovsky-315, is a facsimile of the Augustus Humbert eagle design fifty-dollar gold piece. The original Humbert pieces, produced at the United States Assay Office of Gold in San Francisco in 1851-1852, featured a distinctive heraldic eagle on the reverse and Humbert's name as United States Assayer. These massive gold coins weighed approximately 2.5 troy ounces and were essential to California commerce during the Gold Rush when standard federal coinage was unavailable. This brass facsimile reproduces the iconic design elements of the Humbert eagles for collectors and tourists, preserving the visual legacy of one of the most dramatic chapters in American monetary history. The Jankovsky-315 catalog number identifies the specific die combination and format within the comprehensive reference for California gold souvenir pieces.
Rarity Notes
Brass, Jankovsky-315. Humbert eagle facsimile. California gold slug souvenirs are an established collecting specialty.
Cross References
PCGS #926800; Jankovsky-315; Facsimile Humbert Eagle $50, Brass
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