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There are approximately 60 Kagin-4 $50s in private hands today. Approximately ten uncirculated examples have been identified, and any original, problem-free uncirculated specimen would qualify for inclusion in the condition census. Six examples are known with blundered edge inscriptions.
Obverse Description
Eagle clutching shield and scroll inscribed LIBERTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 887-THOUs 50D C
Reverse Description
50 punched in the center of engine turning
Catalog Information
GSID:
11784
Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Obverse Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 887-THOUs 50D C
Reverse Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Reverse Lettering:
50
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Octagonal
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
Humbert
Variety 2:
887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4
Coin Date:
1851
Denomination:
G$50
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
Approx. 60 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1851-1852
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
10208
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Coin Value History
1851 G$50 Humbert, 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4 MS
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1851 G$50 Humbert, 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$749,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $624,000 | $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 |
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, 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 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 887 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-11 MS
Worth: $22,000 – $264,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, K-4, R.5, AU53 PCGS. ...
$134,200
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, AU58 PCGS. CAC. K-4, R.5. ...
$280,600
1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5. 50 DC, 887 THOUS., 50 on Reverse. AU Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$60,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, MS62+ PCGS. K-4, R.5....
$456,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, MS61 PCGS. K-4, R.5. ...
$186,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, XF45 PCGS. K-4, R.5. ...
$63,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, AU55 NGC. Kagin-4, R.5. ...
$96,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, MS63 ★ NGC. K-4, R.5. ...
$360,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, K-4, High R.5, AU50 PCGS. CAC. ...
$114,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, VF35 NGC. K-4, R.5. ...
$64,625
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev.--Tooled--NGC. VF Details. ...
$14,950
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. MS60 NGC. ...
$103,500
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. ...
$14,375
1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5+. 50 DC, 887 THOUS., 50 on Reverse. AU-53 (PCGS).
$114,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. AU58 PCGS. CAC. K-4, R.5. ...
$152,750
1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5+. 50 DC, 887 THOUS., 50 on Reverse. AU Details--Damage (PCGS).
$54,000
1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5. 50 DC, 887 THOUS., 50 on Reverse. MS-62+ (PCGS). CMQ.
$360,000
1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5+. 50 DC, 887 THOUS, 50 on Reverse. MS-61 (NGC).
$132,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. XF45 PCGS. Gold CAC. K.4, High R.5. ...
$184,000
1851 Augustus Humbert $50 Gold. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5+. 50 D C, 887 THOUS, With 50 on Reverse. AU-55+ (PCGS). CAC.
$270,250
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