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Entry Details

PCGS Number: 10208
Coin Date: 1851
Denomination (Short): G$50
Denomination (Long): 50 Dollar Gold
Variety: Humbert
Variety 2: 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4
Desg: MS
Composition: Gold
Mintage: Approx. 60 known
Strike Type: Business
Coinage Type: Pioneer & Territorial Gold
Coinage Years: 1851-1852
Mint Location: California
Fineness: 0
Weight (Grams): 0
Weight (Ounces): 0
Designer: Augustus Humbert
Edge: Lettered
Obverse Description: Eagle clutching shield and scroll inscribed LIBERTY UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 887-THOUs 50D C
Reverse Description: 50 punched in the center of engine turning
General Notes: There are approximately 60 Kagin-4 $50s in private hands today. Approximately ten uncirculated examples have been identified, and any original, problem-free uncirculated specimen would qualify for inclusion in the condition census. Six examples are known with blundered edge inscriptions.
NGC ID: ANH5

1851 G$50 Humbert 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade	CPG Value
VF35	$57,600.00
XF40	$72,000.00
XF45	$79,200.00
AU50	$120,000.00
AU53	$136,800.00
AU55	$180,000.00
AU58	$198,000.00
MS60	$210,000.00
MS61	$240,000.00
MS62	$360,000.00
MS63	$660,000.00
VF35 CAC	$69,100.00
XF40 CAC	$86,400.00
XF45 CAC	$95,000.00
AU50 CAC	$144,000.00
AU53 CAC	$164,200.00
AU55 CAC	$216,000.00
AU58 CAC	$237,600.00
MS60 CAC	$252,000.00
MS61 CAC	$288,000.00
MS62 CAC	$432,000.00
MS63 CAC	$792,000.00

Apr Data

Auction House	Description	Grade	Sell Price	Sell Date
Stacks Bowers	1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5. 50 DC, 887 THOUS., 50 on Reverse. MS-62+ (PCGS). CMQ.	62	$360,000	08/13/24
	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, MS62+ PCGS. K-4, R.5.	62	$480,000	01/20/21
	1851 Augustus Humbert $50 Gold. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5. 50 D C, 887 THOUS. 50 on Reverse. MS-62 (PCGS). Secure Holder.	62	$363,688	11/05/10
	1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5+. 50 DC, 887 THOUS., 50 on Reverse. MS-61 (PCGS). CMQ.	61	$192,000	11/21/23
	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, MS61 PCGS. CAC. K-4, R.5.	61	$252,000	01/14/22
	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, MS61 PCGS. K-4, R.5.	61	$186,000	08/18/21
	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, MS61 PCGS. K-4, R.5.	61	$150,000	01/20/21
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev.--ASSAYER Inverted--MS61 PCGS. Kagin-4, Breen-7700, High R.5. This is a	61	$241,500	07/30/05
	1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5+. 50 DC, 887 THOUS., 50 on Reverse. AU Details--Damage (PCGS).	0	$54,000	11/21/23
	1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5+. 50 DC, 887 THOUS., 50 on Reverse. AU-53 (PCGS).	53	$114,000	08/25/22
	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, XF45 PCGS. K-4, R.5.	45	$63,000	01/09/20
	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. XF45 PCGS. Gold CAC. K.4, High R.5.	45	$184,000	01/08/12
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. XF45 PCGS. K-4, R.5+. Gold was discovered in California by James Marsh	45	$48,875	08/14/06
American Numismatic Rarities	1851 G$50 Humbert 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4	45	$39,100	03/14/06
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. XF45 PCGS. K-4, High R.5. In 1851, the U.S. Assay Office began product	45	$37,375	07/30/05
Superior	1851 G$50 Humbert 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4	45	$8,913	09/19/99
	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, K-4, High R.5, AU50 PCGS. CAC.	50	$114,000	01/04/18
	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, K-4, High R.5, AU50 PCGS. CAC.	50	$117,500	04/30/17
HA	1851 Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Reverse	50	$20,700	07/30/02
	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. AU58 PCGS. CAC. K-4, R.5.	58	$152,750	08/10/13
	1851 Augustus Humbert $50 Gold. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5+. 50 D C, 887 THOUS, With 50 on Reverse. AU-55+ (PCGS). CAC.	55	$270,250	08/09/12
	1851 Augustus Humbert $50 Gold. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5+. 50D C, 887 THOUS, With 50 on Reverse. AU-55+ (PCGS). CAC.	55	$330,625	08/18/11
	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. AU55 PCGS. K-4, R.5.	55	$74,750	08/15/10
	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. AU55 PCGS.	55	$92,000	10/24/09
Superior	1851 G$50 Humbert 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4	55	$20,350	01/28/90
	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev.--ASSAYER Inverted--VF35 PCGS.	35	$48,875	08/12/07
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev.--	35	$18,400	05/03/03
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, AU55 NGC. K-4, R.5.	55	$168,000	01/14/22
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, AU55 NGC. Kagin-4, R.5.	55	$96,000	10/11/18
Stacks Bowers	1851 Augustus Humbert $50. Lettered Edge. K-4. Rarity-5+. 50 DC, 887 THOUS, 50 on Reverse. MS-61 (NGC).	61	$132,000	08/17/21
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, MS61 NGC. K-4, R.5.	61	$117,000	01/09/20
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, MS61 NGC. K-4, R.5.	61	$152,750	08/09/14
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. MS61 NGC.	61	$103,500	08/03/08
Stacks Bowers	1851 G$50 Humbert 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4	61	$103,500	03/26/08
Superior	1851 G$50 Humbert 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4	61	$60,375	05/30/04
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, MS63 ★ NGC. K-4, R.5.	63	$360,000	10/11/18
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Lettered Edge, 887 Thous., 50 Reverse, VF35 NGC. K-4, R.5.	35	$64,625	01/12/15
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev.--Tooled--NGC. VF Details.	20	$14,950	02/07/10
Superior	1851 G$50 Humbert 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4	62	$189,750	01/05/08
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. MS62 NGC.	62	$207,000	08/12/07
American Numismatic Rarities	1851 G$50 Humbert 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4	62	$109,250	07/25/05
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev.--Tooled--NCS. AU Details.	50	$27,600	11/07/07
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev.--Repaired--NCS. AU Details.	50	$29,900	08/12/07
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. MS60 NGC.	60	$103,500	08/12/07
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev.--AUGUSTUS Inverted--MS60 NGC.	60	$126,500	08/12/07
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. MS60 NGC. Kagin-4, High R.5. This is an important example of Californi	60	$87,500	05/12/07
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev. AU58 NGC. K-4, High R.5. An attractive borderline Uncirculated example	58	$69,000	01/07/06
HA	1851 $50 LE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. 50 Rev.	40	$14,375	07/21/04

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