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The 1852/1 Humbert $10 was struck beginning on February 11th, 1852. Its reverse die — made sometime in 1851 while Moffat and Humbert awaited authorization to strike small denomination gold coins — was altered by punching a “2” over the original “1” in the date. This die cracked very early in its working life, and today no examples are known without a crack extending from 12:00 to 5:00 on the reverse. There are between 50 and 75 examples known today, 13 of which were discovered on the S.S. Central America. There are a handful of examples graded mint state, and any fully original AU58 would qualify for the condition census.
Obverse Description
Eagle clutching shield and ribbon UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TEN DOLS.
Reverse Description
Engine turning AUGUSTUS HUMBERT. UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD. CALIFORNIA. 1852/1.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11778
Obverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. 884 THOUS: TEN DOLS.
Reverse Lettering:
AUGUSTUS HUMBERT. UNITED STATES ASSAYER OF GOLD. CALIFORNIA. 1852
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Augustus Humbert
Variety 2:
K-8
Coin Date:
1852/1
Denomination:
G$10
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
California
Mintage:
50–75 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1852
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
10190
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Coin Value History
1852/1 G$10 Augustus Humbert, K-8 MS
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1852/1 G$10 Augustus Humbert, K-8 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$79,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $66,000 | $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 |
1852/1 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar VF35 PCGS. K-8, R.5. ...
$14,640
1852/1 Augustus Humbert $10 Gold. K-8. Rarity-5. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$204,000
1852/1 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar AU58 NGC. K-8, R.4....
$24,000
1852/1 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar XF45 NGC. K-8, R.4. ...
$9,900
1852/1 Humbert $10 NGC AU55 (K-8)
$18,000
1852/1 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar MS61 NGC. K-8, R.5. ...
$36,000
1852/1 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar VF30 PCGS. K-8, R.4. ...
$8,400
1852/1 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar AU53 NGC. K-8, High R.5. ...
$8,812
1852/1 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar VF20 PCGS. K-8, R.4. ...
$4,700
1852/1 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar -- Rim Filed -- NCS Details. Unc. K-8, R.4. ...
$7,050
1852/1 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar XF40 NGC. K-8, R.4. ...
$8,225
1852/1 Augustus Humbert $10 Gold. EF Details--Improperly Cleaned. (NGC).
$3,970
1852/1 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar--Improperly Cleaned--NCS. AU Details. K-8, High R.5. The dies for this variety were produced ...
$4,888
Humbert $10 1852/1 PCGS VF25
$4,428
HUMBERT $10 1852/1
$3,450
1852/1 $10 Humbert AU58 PCGS Secure. CAC. K-8, R.4. ...
$43,200
1852/1 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar XF45 NGC. K-8, R.4. ...
$7,638
1852/1 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar AU55 PCGS. K-8, High R.5. The underdigit is visible as a thick upright within the 2 in the d...
$10,350
HUMBERT $10 1852/1
$10,638
1852/1 $10 Humbert Ten Dollar, K-8, R.4, VF30 PCGS. ...
$8,522
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