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The 1852 U.S. Assay Office 887-Thousandths $50 is relatively available, with somewhere between 110 and 150 known examples. Most examples grade VF or XF, although more than ten are known in mint state grades. A single specimen was recovered from the S.S. Central America.
Obverse Description
Eagle clutching ribbon UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1852 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FIFTY DOLLS. 887 THOUs.
Reverse Description
Engine turning
Catalog Information
GSID:
11697
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES ASSAY OFFICE OF GOLD SAN FRANCISCO CALIFORNIA 1852 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA FIFTY DOLLS. 887 THOUs.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Octagonal
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
U.S. Assay Office
Variety 2:
887 THOUS, K-13
Coin Date:
1852
Denomination:
G$50
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
110–150 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852-1853
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H4
PCGS #:
10016
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Coin Value History
1852 G$50 U.S. Assay Office, 887 THOUS, K-13 MS
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1852 G$50 U.S. Assay Office, 887 THOUS, K-13 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$240,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $150,000 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, First Reverse, K-12 MS
Worth: $6,325 – $44,000
1852 G$10 U.S. Assay Office, Second Reverse, K-12a MS
Worth: $5,750 – $48,000
1852 G$50 U.S. Assay Office, 900 THOUS, K-14 MS
Worth: $24,000 – $690,000
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: $7,500 – $54,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 884 THOUS, K-17 MS
Worth: $14,000 – $156,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 900 THOUS, K-18 MS
Worth: $5,750 – $72,000
1853 G$20 U.S. Assay Office, TWENTY D., 900 THOUS, K-18 PR
Worth: $150,000 – $150,000
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. XF45 PCGS. K-13, High R.4. ...
$54,900
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. AU55 NGC. CAC. Kagin-13, High R.4. ...
$146,400
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. AU50 PCGS. K-13, High R.4. ...
$79,300
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. AU58 PCGS. K-13, High R.4....
$90,000
1852 United States Assay Office of Gold $50. K-13. Rarity-4+. 887 THOUS. VF Details--Damage (PCGS).
$24,000
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. VF35 PCGS. K-13, High R.4....
$28,800
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. MS62 NGC. K-13, High R.4....
$111,000
1852 United States Assay Office of Gold $50. K-13. Rarity-4+. 887 THOUS. EF-40 (PCGS).
$31,200
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. VF30 NGC. K-13, R.4....
$24,000
1852 Assay $50 887 THOUS $50 PCGS/CAC VF20 (OGH)
$44,500
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. AU53 PCGS. K-13, Low R.5. ...
$44,400
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous., VF25 NGC. K-13, Low R.5. ...
$24,301
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. Fine 15 PCGS. K-13, Low R.5. ...
$16,100
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. MS61 NGC. K-13, R.5. Newcomers to U.S. numismatics are usually surprised to ...
$103,500
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 THOUS.--Damaged--NCS. Uncirculated Details. K-11, R.5. This coin presents a nicely ...
$20,125
1852 United States Assay Office of Gold $50. K-13. Rarity-4+. 887 THOUS. EF-45 (PCGS).
$51,240
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. AU55+ PCGS. CAC. K-13, R.4. ...
$180,000
1852 United States Assay Office of Gold $50. K-13. Rarity-5. 887 THOUS. AU-50 (PCGS).
$33,600
1852 $50 Assay Office Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. AU58 NGC. K-13, R.4....
$48,000
1852 United States Assay Office of Gold $50. K-13. Rarity-4+. 887 THOUS. EF Details--Reverse Scratched (NGC).
$22,800
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