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1851 G$50 Humbert, 880 THOUS, No 50, Lettered Edge, K-2 MS

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The Kagin-2 Humbert $50 is the most readily available lettered edge slug, with approximately 100 examples known in private hands, and 15-20 mint state specimens known. Three examples of this variety were found on the wreck of the S.S. Central America, and at least two K-2 $50s have been identified with blundered edge inscriptions.

Obverse Description

Eagle clutching shield and scroll inscribed LIBERTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 880-THOUs 50D C

Reverse Description

Engine turning

Catalog Information

GSID: 11780
Designer: Augustus Humbert
Obverse Designer: Augustus Humbert
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 880-THOUs 50D C
Reverse Designer: Augustus Humbert
Strike Type: Business
Coin Shape: Octagonal
Edge: Lettered
Variety: Humbert
Variety 2: 880 THOUS, No 50, Lettered Edge, K-2
Coin Date: 1851
Denomination: G$50
Designation: MS
Mint Location: California
Mintage: Approx. 100 known
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1851-1852
Composition: Gold
Rarity: 5
PCGS #: 10196
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1851 G$50 Humbert, 880 THOUS, No 50, Lettered Edge, K-2 MS
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1851 G$50 Humbert, 880 THOUS, No 50, Lettered Edge, K-2 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1851 G$50 Humbert, 880 THOUS, No 50, Lettered Edge, K-2 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 CAC $374,500 $1,234
MS63 - $312,000 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

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Auction Prices

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1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. AU53 PCGS. CAC. K-2. ...
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. AU53 PCGS. CAC. K-2. ... CAC approved
$183,000
Sold 4/29/2026
Heritage Auctions
1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-2. Rarity-5. 50 DC, 880 THOUS., No 50 on Reverse. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-2. Rarity-5. 50 DC, 880 THOUS., No 50 on Reverse. AU-55 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ. CAC approved
$360,000
Sold 2/3/2026
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. AU50 PCGS. K-2, R.5....
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. AU50 PCGS. K-2, R.5....
$87,000
Sold 8/14/2024
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1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-2. Rarity-5. 50 DC, 880 THOUS, No 50 on Reverse. AU-58 (NGC).
1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-2. Rarity-5. 50 DC, 880 THOUS, No 50 on Reverse. AU-58 (NGC).
$81,000
Sold 11/23/2021
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1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-2. Rarity-5. 50 DC, 880 THOUS, No 50 on Reverse. AU Details--Repaired (NGC).
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$27,600
Sold 8/17/2021
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1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. MS62 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. MS62 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$132,000
Sold 4/22/2021
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1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. MS61 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
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$180,000
Sold 8/16/2018
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1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. MS63 NGC. CAC. ...
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. MS63 NGC. CAC. ... CAC approved
$352,500
Sold 4/27/2014
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$74,750
Sold 1/8/2012
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$5,720
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$17,000
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1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, No 50, 880 Thous. MS62+ NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
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$217,375
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1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. MS61 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$120,000
Sold 1/21/2021
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1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. XF40 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
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