An 1852 California Gold $50 coin from the Gold Rush era sold for $367,875 on September 6; the rare piece was one of eight territorial coins in a collection that drew 475 bids from collectors
An 1852 California Gold $50 coin from the Gold Rush era sold for $367,875 (Image Credit: GreatCollections) An 1852 California Gold $50 piece has brought nearly $368,000 at auction, highlighting the enduring appeal of coins linked to the early Gold Rush era. According to the auction house GreatCollections, the rare Augustus Humbert $50 was part…