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1852-dated 900-Thousandths $50s were struck at the United States Assay Office between October of 1852 and February of 1853. The denomination was then discontinued, most likely due to an increase in seignorage charges on $50s. Somewhere between 100 and 150 examples of the K-14 are known today, with around 15 known in mint state.
Obverse Description
Eagle clutching ribbon UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1852 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FIFTY DOLLS. 900 THOUs.
Reverse Description
Engine turning
Catalog Information
GSID:
11698
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1852 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FIFTY DOLLS. 900 THOUs.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Octagonal
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
U.S. Assay Office
Variety 2:
900 THOUS, K-14
Coin Date:
1852
Denomination:
G$50
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
100–150 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1853
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
10019
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Coin Value History
1852 G$50 U.S. Assay Office, 900 THOUS, K-14 MS
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1852 G$50 U.S. Assay Office, 900 THOUS, K-14 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$828,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $600,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, First Reverse, K-12 MS
Worth: $7,975 – $66,000
1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, Second Reverse, K-12a MS
Worth: $7,250 – $60,000
1852 G$50 U.S. Assay Office, 887 THOUS, K-13 MS
Worth: $28,000 – $200,000
1853 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, TEN D., 884 THOUS, K-15 MS
Worth: $22,500 – $81,600
1853 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, TEN D., 900 THOUS, K-16 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $78,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 884 THOUS, K-17 MS
Worth: $15,000 – $240,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 900 THOUS, K-18 MS
Worth: $7,000 – $120,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 900 THOUS, K-18 PR
Worth: $180,000 – $216,000
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. XF40 PCGS. K-14, R.5. ...
$51,240
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. XF45 PCGS. CAC. K-14, High R.5. ...
$58,560
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. VF30 NGC. K-14, R/5. ...
$30,622
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. MS64 PCGS. CAC. K-14, R.5....
$690,000
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. MS61 NGC. K-14, R.5....
$114,000
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. AU53 PCGS. K-14, High R.5. ...
$51,626
1852 United States Assay Office of Gold $50. K-14. Rarity-5+. 900 THOUS. AU-55 (NGC).
$50,400
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. AU58 NGC. K-14, High R.5. ...
$52,800
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. MS60 NGC. K-14, R.5. ...
$93,000
$34,000
1852 United States Assay Office of Gold $50. K-14. Rarity-5+. 900 THOUS. MS-62 (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$141,000
1852 United States Assay Office of Gold $50. K-14. Rarity-5+. 900 THOUS. VF Details--Damaged (NGC).
$11,162
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. MS63 PCGS. K-14, High R.5. ...
$200,925
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. VF20 PCGS. K-14, High R.5. In his 1983 reference, Private Gold Coins and P...
$17,250
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. XF40 NGC. K-14, R.5. ...
$30,000
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. XF45 PCGS. K-14, High R.5. ...
$48,000
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. VF30 PCGS. K-14, High R.5. ...
$24,151
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. MS64 PCGS Secure. CAC. K-14, High R.5. ...
$396,562
$90,850
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 900 Thous. AU53 PCGS. ...
$37,375
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