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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
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The K-2 Humbert $50 coin is the most readily available Lettered Edge slug, with approximately 100 examples known in private hands and 15 to 20 Mint State examples known. Three examples of this variety were found on the wreck of the SS Central America, and at least two K-2 $50 coins have been identified with blundered edge inscriptions.
Obverse: Eagle clutching a shield and a ribbon inscribed LIBERTY, with UNITED
.s STATES OF AMERICA 50 D C and 880 THOU
Reverse: Engine-turned pattern
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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Coin Value History
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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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$374,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $312,000 | $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, 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
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. AU50 PCGS. K-2, R.5....
$87,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. AU58+ NGC. CAC. K-2, R.5. ...
$132,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. AU55 PCGS. K-2, R.5. ...
$264,000
1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. MS62 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$132,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. MS61 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$120,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. MS63 PCGS. K-2, R.5. ...
$240,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. XF40 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$38,400
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. MS60 PCGS Secure. K-2, R.5. ...
$180,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. AU53 PCGS. K-2, R.5. ...
$164,500
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$47,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 THOUS. XF45 PCGS. CAC. K-2, R.5 ....
$74,750
HUMBERT $50 LE 880
$5,720
$17,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. AU58 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$87,000
$20,125
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, No 50, 880 Thous. MS62+ NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$217,375
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. MS61 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$117,000
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. MS63 NGC. CAC. ...
$352,500
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. XF40 NGC. K-2, R.5. ...
$54,625
1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 880 Thous. MS60 PCGS. K-2, R.5. ...
$282,000
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