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The Kagin-7 Humbert slug is the second use of the 1851 $50 Reeded Edge 887-Thousandths obverse die and is always found with moderate to heavy die rust. Its reverse uses a new die with a smaller target at its center and a “racetrack” with a smaller diameter than the planchet, so that the outer engine turning is generally at least 70% visible.
Obverse Description
Eagle clutching shield and scroll AUGUSTUS HUMBERT UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA 1851 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FIFTY DOLLS. 887 THOUs.
Reverse Description
Engine turning with small target.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11781
Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Obverse Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Obverse Lettering:
AUGUSTUS HUMBERT UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA 1851 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, No 50, Lettered Edge, K-7
Coin Date:
1851
Denomination:
G$50
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
California
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1851-1852
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
L6
PCGS #:
10205
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Coin Value History
1851 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 887 THOUS, No 50, Lettered Edge, K-7 MS
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1851 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 887 THOUS, No 50, Lettered Edge, K-7 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS60 |
|
$129,500 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $108,000 | $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 |
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
1852 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 887 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-11 MS
Worth: $22,000 – $264,000
1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Reeded Edge. K-6. Rarity-5-. 887 THOUS., First Target Reverse. AU-53+ (NGC).
$48,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. XF40 NGC. Kagin-17, R.7. This is the rare variety with the outer ribbon on the...
$17,250
$22,425
$20,010
$11,550
$6,325
1851 Augustus Humbert $50 Gold. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5+. 50 D C, 887 THOUS., 50 on Reverse. AU-53 (Uncertified).
$70,092
$8,250
1851 Augustus Humbert $50 Gold. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5+. 50 D C, 887 THOUS., 50 on Reverse. AU-53 (Uncertified).
$79,350
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