1852 $50 NGC VF25 U.S. Assay 887 Thous. Gold Slug Start Price USD 25,725.00 Current Price USD 25,725.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Thursday, October 23, 2008 End Time Saturday, November 22, 2008 Location Rockwall, TX See more about '1852 $50 NGC VF25 U.S. Assay 887 Thous. Gold Slug' Description 1852 $50 NGC VF25 U.S. Assay 887 Thous. Gold Slug Medium to deep golden in color with coppery hues in the protected areas, this attractive and large $50 slug is of the "887 Thous" variety. Octagonal fifty dollar "slugs," as they were issued by the San Francisco U.S. Assay Office, are iconic symbols of the California gold rush and dominated West Coast commerce between 1851 and 1854. While the Assay Office slugs were common in commerce during the early 1850s, such pieces were roughly handled and often spent years in circulation. Once the Federal Mint opened in 1854, innumerable Assay Office slugs met their demise in Mint furnaces, in favor of more fungible U.S. gold coins. If you are interested in purchasing this item, don't hesitate to call or send us an email. We encourage you to read all the information provided below pertaining to payment options, contact information, and general policies regarding our eBay offerings. We can be reached by phone at 1-972-746-9193 or by email at polariscoins@yahoo.com if you have any questions regarding the item or our eBay policies. If we can't answer the phone, just leave a message and we'll return your call. If you have to leave a message and you want us to call you back and not mention anything about coins, make sure you let us know in your voice message. Regarding our images: We are not perfect and will always do our best to take images that accurately represent what the item actually looks like in person. 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We have considerable interest in outstanding naturally toned coins minted prior to 1936, MS68 and PR68 coins minted prior to 1936, Cameo coins (Cameo, Ultra Cameo and DCAM coins) minted before 1950, and premium, problem free and eye-catching early type coins minted before 1900. Consignments: I would be honored to help you sell your collection so long as it is valued at or over $500. I charge 15% of the sale price which covers my time, any expenses related to listing and shipping, and skills as a web developer, numismatic photographer, and cataloger. I guarantee that the items will be accurately described, imaged and sold for a fair market value to the absolute best of my abilities. Place a Bid!