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Clark Gruber’s 1861-dated double eagle is the second rarest issue for the firm, with somewhere around 25 genuine examples known today. In 2007, David J. McCarthy identified repeating depressions on a group of deceptive forgeries. Presently, most of these are believed to have been removed from third-party grading holders. A single example for this date is graded MS61, and any choice AU specimen with original surfaces would qualify for the condition census.
Obverse Description
Liberty Head with PIKES PEAK on diadem 1861 13 stars around
Reverse Description
Federal eagle. CLARK GRUBER & CO DENVER. TWENTY D.
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Clark Gruber’s 1861-dated double eagle is the second-rarest issue for the firm, with somewhere around 25 genuine examples known today. In 2007, David J. McCarthy identified repeating depressions on a group of deceptive forgeries. Presently, most of these are believed to have been removed from third-party grading holders. A single example for this date is graded MS-61, and any Choice About Uncirculated example with original surfaces would qualify for the condition census.
Obverse: Liberty head with PIKESPEAK on diadem, 1861, with 13 stars around
Reverse: Hera.ldic eagle with shield, CLARK GRUBER & CO DENVER . TWENTY D
struck over an 1853
“Prooflike Assay $20” forgery.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11752
Obverse Lettering:
PIKES PEAK, 1861
Reverse Lettering:
CLARK GRUBER & CO DENVER. TWENTY D.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Clark, Gruber & Co.
Variety 2:
K-8
Coin Date:
1861
Denomination:
G$20
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver, Colorado
Mintage:
Approx. 25 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1860-1861
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
6
PCGS #:
10142
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Coin Value History
1861 G$20 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-8 MS
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1861 G$20 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-8 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU58 |
|
$330,000 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $210,000 | $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 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1860 G$2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-1 MS
Worth: $3,800 – $90,000
1860 G$5 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-2 MS
Worth: $3,250 – $360,000
1860 G$10 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-3 MS
Worth: $12,500 – $180,000
1860 G$20 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-4 MS
Worth: $200,000 – $1,200,000
1860 G$20 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-4 PR
1861 G$2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-5 MS
Worth: $3,200 – $96,000
1861 G$5 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-6 MS
Worth: $3,600 – $67,200
1861 G$10 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-7 MS
Worth: $5,600 – $108,000
1861 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar XF45 PCGS. K-8, R.6....
$102,025
1861 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar AU58 PCGS. K-8, High R.5....
$138,000
1861 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar AU50 PCGS. CAC. K-8, High R.5. ...
$204,000
1861 $20 Clark Gruber PCGS XF-40
$43,700
1861 $20 Clark, Gruber $20 Copper Die Trial VG8 PCGS. K-12c Variant, R.6. ...
$2,352
1861 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar AU53 PCGS. K-8, High R.5. Of the greatest rarity and importance to collectors of...
$71,875
1861 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar Fine 15 PCGS. K-8, R.5. This coin may have been a pocket piece as the surfaces a...
$21,850
1861 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar--Repaired--ANACS....
$9,775
1861 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar (K-8) Struck ...
$66,125
$4,600
$24,150
1861 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar AU58 PCGS. K-8, High R.5. ...
$168,000
1861 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar AU50 Details, Rim Filed, NCS. K-8, R.5. A boldly struck coin that shows very lit...
$43,125
1861 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar XF40 NGC. CAC. ...
$43,125
$16,675
1861 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar AU58 PCGS. K-8, High R.5. ...
$204,000
1861 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar XF40 PCGS. ...
$43,125
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