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1852 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 887 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-11 MS

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The Kagin-11 Humbert $50 appears to be the earliest coin struck by the Assay Office in 1852. These slugs were issued between the New Year and mid-February, when Curtis, Perry & Ward officially took charge of Moffat & Company and removed Augustus Humbert’s name from all United States Assay Office issues. It is the among scarcest varieties of Reeded Edge slug, with only around 75 examples in private hands. Three or four mint state examples are known today, and an original choice AU would be considered a candidate for the condition census.

Obverse Description

Eagle clutching shield and scroll AUGUSTUS HUMBERT UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA 1852 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. FIFTY DOLLS. 887 THOUs.

Reverse Description

Engine turning

Catalog Information

GSID: 11787
Designer: Augustus Humbert
Obverse Designer: Augustus Humbert
Obverse Lettering: AUGUSTUS HUMBERT UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD CALIFORNIA 1852 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, Reeded Edge, K-11
Coin Date: 1852
Denomination: G$50
Designation: MS
Mint Location: California
Mintage: Approx. 75 known
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1851-1852
Composition: Gold
Rarity: 5
PCGS #: 10217
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Coin Value History
1852 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 887 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-11 MS
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1852 G$50 Humbert, Target Rev, 887 THOUS, Reeded Edge, K-11 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
GSID:11787 PCGS:10217 Shop related

Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS62 CAC $317,000 $1,234
MS62 - $264,000 $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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1852 Augustus Humbert $50. K-11. Rarity-5. 887 THOUS., Target Reverse. AU-53 (NGC).
$43,200
Sold 8/27/2025
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., AU55 PCGS. Gold CAC. K-11, R.5....
$162,000
Sold 8/26/2025
Heritage Auctions
1852 Augustus Humbert $50. Reeded Edge. K-11. Rarity-5. 887 THOUS., Target Reverse. AU Details--Tooled (PCGS).
$31,200
Sold 8/13/2024
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., AU50 PCGS. CAC. K-11, R.5....
$78,000
Sold 1/11/2024
Heritage Auctions
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., VF35 PCGS. K-11, R.5....
$33,600
Sold 1/11/2024
Heritage Auctions
1852 Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., XF45 PCGS. K-11, R.5....
$36,000
Sold 1/11/2024
Heritage Auctions
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., VF30 PCGS. K-11, R.5. ...
$22,800
Sold 5/3/2023
Heritage Auctions
1852 Augustus Humbert $50. Reeded Edge. K-11. Rarity-5. 887 THOUS., Target Reverse. EF-40 (PCGS).
$26,400
Sold 8/25/2022
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., VF20 PCGS. K-11, R.5. ...
$30,000
Sold 1/14/2022
Heritage Auctions
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., MS61 PCGS Secure. K-11, R.5. ...
$192,000
Sold 8/16/2018
Heritage Auctions
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., K-11, R.5 -- Damaged -- ANACS. Fine 12 Details. ...
$8,225
Sold 7/12/2015
Heritage Auctions
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. AU58 PCGS. K-11, R.5. ...
$82,250
Sold 8/10/2013
Heritage Auctions
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. VF25 NGC. K-11, R.5. ...
$17,825
Sold 8/15/2010
Heritage Auctions
$138,000
Sold 5/30/2005
GOLDBERG COINS
$3,080
Sold 5/27/1990
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, 887 Thous. AU53 NGC. K-11, R.5. An impressive Octagonal Fifty Dollars that has noticeable...
$32,200
Sold 9/24/2005
Heritage Auctions
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., AU55 PCGS. K-11, R.5....
$69,000
Sold 4/30/2025
Heritage Auctions
$19,890
Sold 6/2/2014
Bonham LLC
1852 Augustus Humbert $50. Reeded Edge. K-11. Rarity-5. 887 THOUS., Target Reverse. AU-50 (NGC).
$33,600
Sold 8/25/2022
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
1852 $50 RE Humbert Fifty Dollar, Reeded Edge, 887 Thous., VF35 PCGS. K-11, R.5....
$24,000
Sold 5/3/2023
Heritage Auctions
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