Description: These are TWO troy ounce .999 fine silver rounds created by intaglio Mint. The 1877 Half Union J-1549 Gilt $50 Dollar commemorative thick round is uncirculated with very high relief. Pictures are typical of the round you will receive. The fifty dollar patterns, named half unions, were struck in both Large and Small Head varieties, both types using a common reverse. One specimen of each design was struck in gold (Judd-1546 and Judd-1548) and a small number of copper examples of each design were also produced (Judd-1547 and Judd-1549). Some of the copper coins, including the present Small Head Judd-1549 specimen, were gilt, but it is not clear if this was done at the Mint or later.The idea for the $100 union and $50 half union gold coinage originated during the California Gold Rush in the 1850s. By the time the San Francisco Mint opened in 1854, most of the familiar Assay Office fifty dollar slugs (struck with semi-official status in 1851 and 1852) had either been exported to pay off large transactions or turned in to be melted for smaller denomination coins that were more convenient for everyday purchases. Since paper money was nonexistent in the California economy during the Gold Rush era, the need for larger denomination gold coins was keenly felt by merchants and bankers who conducted large transactions in the course of their business. These businessmen petitioned Senator William Gwin and Secretary of the Treasury James Guthrie to authorize the striking of fifty dollar gold coins of the same shape and fineness as the United States double eagle. Gwin introduced a bill to provide for the minting of large denomination gold coinage as follows:"That there shall be coined and issued by the United States, or by such of the branch mints as the Secretary of the Treasury shall direct, a gold coin of the weight of 2,580 grains, of the value of one hundred dollars, and another of the weight of 1,290 grains, of the value of fifty dollars, each of which coins shall be of the standard fineness now prescribed by law for the gold coins of the United States."If you don't have now of these then I know you need one in your collection. If you would like this item placed in an airtight capsule, you can order one on my other auctions. This item will fit in an H39-2 item number 185785054721 or a X6D 38mm foam ring capsule item number 164990687559. Shipping for the capsule will be refunded if you order both at the same time. Your satisfaction is guaranteed! FREE SHIPPING IN THE U.S.This item is not colorized. Any color is a reflection of my blue camera, my fingers, the eves of my house or the blue sky. It is very hard to get good pictures of shiny items or items through the capsule or seal. Payment: Buy-it-now items require instant payment. International Shipping: All items will be shipped via eBay International Standard Delivery Service. If an international customer purchases multiple items, you can expect a refund for combined shipping.Refund policy: Return any item within 30 days for a full refund.You satisfaction is my highest goal. Look at my feedback. I want to be able to trust the service and quality from 1believerinchrist!God bless America.
Price: 104.99 USD
Location: Temecula, California
End Time: 2024-12-02T18:49:42.000Z
Shipping Cost: 0 USD
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Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
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Composition: Silver
Shape: Stamped BU thick round
Year: 2023
Fineness: 0.999
Precious Metal Content per Unit: 2 oz
Country/Region of Manufacture: United States
Brand/Mint: Intaglio Mint
Modified Item: No
