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1851 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 880 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-5 MS

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There are somewhere between 100 and 200 Kagin-5 Humbert slugs in private hands, nearly 20 of which grade mint state. The single finest of these was dug up near San Francisco in 1973, and grades Gem BU. Four examples of this variety were discovered on the S.S. Central America.

Obverse Description

Eagle clutching shield and scroll AUGUSTUS HUMBERT UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA 1851 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FIFTY DOLLS. 880 THOUs.

Reverse Description

Engine turning

Catalog Information

GSID: 11785
Designer: Augustus Humbert
Obverse Designer: Augustus Humbert
Obverse Lettering: AUGUSTUS HUMBERT UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA 1851 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FIFTY DOLLS. 880 THOUs.
Reverse Designer: Augustus Humbert
Strike Type: Business
Coin Shape: Octagonal
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Humbert
Variety 2: Target Rev, 880 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-5
Coin Date: 1851
Denomination: G$50
Designation: MS
Mint Location: California
Mintage: 100–200 known
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1851-1852
Composition: Gold
Rarity: 4
PCGS #: 10211
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Coin Value History
1851 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 880 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-5 MS
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1851 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 880 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-5 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
GSID:11785 PCGS:10211 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS62 CAC $240,000 $1,234
MS62 - $180,000 $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

Auction Prices

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1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 880 Thous. AU55 NGC. K-5, R.4. ...
$67,100
Sold 1/14/2026
Heritage Auctions
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 880 Thous. VF35 PCGS. K-5, R.4....
$34,800
Sold 9/12/2024
Heritage Auctions
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 880 Thous. AU50 NGC. K-5, Low R.5....
$28,800
Sold 8/15/2023
Heritage Auctions
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 880 Thous. XF45 PCGS. CAC. K-5, R.4....
$40,800
Sold 8/15/2023
Heritage Auctions
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 880 Thous. MS61 NGC. K-5, Low R.5. ...
$81,000
Sold 8/15/2023
Heritage Auctions
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 880 Thous. AU53 NGC. K-5, R.4. ...
$43,200
Sold 2/9/2023
Heritage Auctions
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 880 Thous., AU58 PCGS. CAC. K-5, Low R.5. ...
$156,000
Sold 11/11/2021
Heritage Auctions
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 880 Thous. MS62+ PCGS. CAC. K-5, Low R.5. ...
$204,000
Sold 4/23/2020
Heritage Auctions
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 880 Thous. XF40 NGC. K-5, Low R.5. ...
$26,504
Sold 9/6/2019
Heritage Auctions
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 880 Thous. VF30 NGC. K-5, Low R.5. ...
$25,850
Sold 3/20/2014
Heritage Auctions
$8,190
Sold 5/27/2012
Bonham LLC
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 880 Thous. VF25 PCGS. K-5, Low R.5. ...
$18,400
Sold 8/15/2010
Heritage Auctions
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 880 Thous.--Damaged--NCS. VF. K-5, Low R.5. ...
$18,400
Sold 8/15/2010
Heritage Auctions
$39,100
Sold 1/10/2005
$27,312
Sold 1/25/2004
GOLDBERG COINS
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 880 Thous. AU55 NGC. CAC. K-5, R.4....
$63,000
Sold 8/14/2024
Heritage Auctions
1851 Humbert $50 PCGS VF35 (Reeded Edge 880 Thous.)
$32,500
Sold 10/1/2018
DLRC
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 880 Thous. AU50 NGC. K-5, Low R.5....
$27,600
Sold 8/15/2023
Heritage Auctions
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 880 Thous., XF45 NGC. CAC. K-5, Low R.5. ...
$40,800
Sold 1/14/2022
Heritage Auctions
1851 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 880 Thous. MS61 NGC. K-5, Low R.5. ...
$99,000
Sold 12/15/2022
Heritage Auctions
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