Impressive NGC-graded Coins from Gold Rush Featured in August Auction

Several vintage coins from the California Gold Rush era that are certified by Numismatic Guaranty Company™ (NGC®) are being offered by Stack’s Bowers. Bidding is underway for the Summer 2022 Global Showcase Auction – Session 8 Rarities Night, which will be held August 25, 2022.

One of the top coins in the auction is a phenomenal 1851 “887” Reeded Humbert $50 piece graded NGC MS 61. This was among the first coins issued by the United States Assay Office in San Francisco, a pivotal operation that regulated currency during the California Gold Rush.

1851 "887" Reeded Humbert $50 graded NGC MS 61 Click images to enlarge.

The $50 gold piece was distributed during Humbert’s first year as assayer, making it a must-have for collectors looking to own a piece of numismatic history from the United States’ frontier days.

Other NGC-graded highlights being offered include:

• an 1851 Humbert 880 Reeded $50 graded NGC AU 50 (lot 7245)
• an 1851 Humbert 880 Reeded $50 graded NGC XF 45 (lot 7246)
• an 1851 Humbert 887 Reeded $50 graded NGC XF 45 (lot 7248)
• an 1852 Humbert $50 graded NGC AU 50 (lot 7249)
• an 1852 Humbert $50 graded NGC XF 45 (lot 7250)
• an 1852 U.S. Assay Office 887T $50 graded NGC AU 50 (lot 7256)
• an 1852 U.S. Assay Office 900T $50 graded NGC AU 55 (lot 7257)
• an 1855 Wass-Molitor $50 graded NGC XF 45 (lot 7258)