(c.1950) Token "$50" Jankovsky-335L Var Enameled Bronze Humbert Facsimile Fifty Dollar

Coin Details

Description

This enameled bronze souvenir token, cataloged as Jankovsky-335L, is a variant of the Humbert facsimile fifty-dollar slug with applied enamel coloring. Produced circa 1950, the enameled finish represents one of the more decorative treatments applied to California gold slug souvenirs, adding color to the standard metallic surface. Enameled tokens and medals have a long history in numismatics, with colored enamel applied to highlight design elements or create a more visually striking presentation piece. The "L" suffix and "Var" designation indicate this is a recognized variety within the Jankovsky-335 family of Humbert facsimiles. By the 1950s, California gold slug souvenirs had evolved from their origins as tourist novelties into established collectibles with their own specialized reference catalogs, dealer networks, and collector societies.

Rarity Notes

Enameled bronze, Jankovsky-335L variant. Enameled finish is unusual for slug souvenirs. Circa 1950 production.

Cross References

PCGS #924049; Jankovsky-335L Var; Humbert Facsimile, Enameled AE, $50