The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
With fewer than 15 examples known in private hands, the Kagin-1 Humbert $50 is as challenging to locate as a Kellogg $50. Three, or perhaps, four examples are known in mint state, and any choice AU specimen would be considered part of the condition census.
Obverse Description
Eagle clutching shield and scroll inscribed LIBERTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 880-THOUs 50D C
Reverse Description
50 punched in the center of engine turning
Catalog Information
GSID:
11782
Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Obverse Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 880-THOUs 50D C
Reverse Designer:
Augustus Humbert
Reverse Lettering:
50
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Octagonal
Edge:
Lettered
Variety:
Humbert
Variety 2:
880 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-1
Coin Date:
1851
Denomination:
G$50
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
<15 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1851-1852
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H6
PCGS #:
10199
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Coin Value History
1851 G$50 Humbert, 880 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-1 MS
Value By Grade
1851 G$50 Humbert, 880 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$576,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $480,000 | $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 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 880 Thous. 50 Rev.--Obverse Damage--NCS. AU Details. ...
$63,250
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 880 Thous. 50 Rev. MS62 NGC. ...
$287,500
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 880 Thous. 50 Rev. XF45 PCGS. K-1, R-6+. Although the large fifty dollar slugs were an im...
$94,875
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: $24,000 – $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: $24,500 – $90,000
1852 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 887 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-11 MS
Worth: $22,000 – $264,000
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