- 1851 Territorial $50 Gold Piece Replica
- Augustus Humbert was appointed assayer & stamped his name &
the government stamp on ingots of gold issued by Moffat & Co.
The Assay office, a provisional government mint, was temporary
to accomodate Californians untill a permanent branch mint could
be established.
- The $50 gold peice was accepted as legal tender.
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