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The Kagin-11 Humbert $50 appears to be the earliest coin struck by the Assay Office in 1852. These slugs were issued between the New Year and mid-February, when Curtis, Perry & Ward officially took charge of Moffat & Company and removed Augustus Humbert’s name from all United States Assay Office issues. It is the among scarcest varieties of Reeded Edge slug, with only around 75 examples in private hands. Three or four mint state examples are known today, and an original choice AU would be considered a candidate for the condition census.
Obverse Description
Eagle clutching shield and scroll AUGUSTUS HUMBERT UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA 1852 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FIFTY DOLLS. 887 THOUs.
Reverse Description
Engine turning
Catalog Information
GSID:
11787
Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Obverse Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Obverse Lettering:
AUGUSTUS HUMBERT UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA 1852 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FIFTY DOLLS. 887 THOUs.
Reverse Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Octagonal
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Humbert
Variety 2:
Target Rev, 887 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-11
Coin Date:
1852
Denomination:
G$50
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
Approx. 75 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1851-1852
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
10217
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Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/1852-humbert-fifty-dollar-reeded-edge-887-thous-kagin-11-territorial-gold-coinage/gsid/11787 GSID: 11787 Title: 1852 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 887 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-11 MS
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Coin Value History
1852 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 887 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-11 MS
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1852 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 887 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-11 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$317,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $264,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1851 G$50 Humbert, 880 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-1 MS
Worth: $42,500 – $480,000
1851 G$50 Humbert, 880 THOUS, No 50, Lettered Edge, K-2 MS
Worth: $45,000 – $312,000
1851 G$50 Humbert, 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4 MS
Worth: $50,000 – $624,000
1851 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 880 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-5 MS
Worth: $25,000 – $200,000
1851 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 887 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-6 MS
Worth: $19,000 – $430,000
1851 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 887 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-6 PR
Worth: $5,000,000 – $5,000,000
1851 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 887 THOUS, No 50, Lettered Edge, K-7 MS
Worth: $42,000 – $108,000
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., XF40 PCGS. CAC. K-11, R.5. ...
$59,780
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., AU53 NGC. K-11, R.5. ...
$67,100
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., AU55 PCGS. Gold CAC. K-11, R.5....
$162,000
1852 Augustus Humbert $50. Reeded Edge. K-11. Rarity-5. 887 THOUS., Target Reverse. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$31,200
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., VF35 PCGS. K-11, R.5....
$33,600
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., AU50 PCGS. CAC. K-11, R.5....
$78,000
1852 Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., XF45 PCGS. K-11, R.5....
$36,000
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., VF30 PCGS. K-11, R.5. ...
$22,800
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., MS61 PCGS Secure. K-11, R.5. ...
$192,000
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., K-11, R.5 -- Damaged -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. ...
$8,225
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. AU58 PCGS. K-11, R.5. ...
$82,250
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. VF25 NGC. K-11, R.5. ...
$17,825
$138,000
$3,080
1852 Augustus Humbert $50. Reeded Edge. K-11. Rarity-5. 887 THOUS., Target Reverse. EF-40 (PCGS).
$26,400
1852 Augustus Humbert $50. K-11. Rarity-5. 887 THOUS., Target Reverse. AU-53 (NGC).
$43,200
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., AU55 PCGS. K-11, R.5....
$69,000
$19,890
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., VF35 PCGS. K-11, R.5....
$24,000
1852 Augustus Humbert $50. Reeded Edge. K-11. Rarity-5. 887 THOUS., Target Reverse. AU-50 (NGC).
$33,600
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