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1861 G$2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-5 MS

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The $2.50 and $5 pieces of 1861 follow closely the designs of the 1860 issues. The main difference is found in the legends. The reverse side now has CLARK GRUBER & CO. DENVER. PIKES PEAK now appears on the coronet of Liberty. Approximately 100 1861 Clark Gruber quarter eagles are known today. They are slightly cruder when compared to the 1860 quarter eagles. Well-struck examples are a rarity. The finest known example is choice uncirculated, and any attractive, original mint state piece 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. 2 1/2 D.

Catalog Information

GSID: 11739
Obverse Lettering: PIKES PEAK, 1861
Reverse Lettering: CLARK GRUBER & CO DENVER. 2 1/2 D.
Strike Type: Business
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Clark, Gruber & Co.
Variety 2: K-5
Coin Date: 1861
Denomination: G$2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Denver, Colorado
Mintage: Approx. 100 known
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1860-1861
Composition: Gold
Rarity: H4
PCGS #: 10139
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Coin Value History
1861 G$2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-5 MS
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1861 G$2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-5 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $115,000 $1,234
MS64 - $96,000 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $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
F15 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F15 - $1,234 $1,234
F12 CAC $1,234 $1,234
F12 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle MS63 PCGS. K-5, R.4....
$48,000
Sold 1/16/2025
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1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle AU55 PCGS. CAC. K-5, R.4....
$18,000
Sold 6/13/2024
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1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle AU50 PCGS. K-5, R.4. ...
$6,300
Sold 8/26/2022
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1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle AU58 NGC. K-5a, R.4. ...
$8,400
Sold 7/14/2022
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1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle MS61 NGC. K-5, R.4. ...
$13,800
Sold 1/10/2020
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1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle AU53 PCGS. K-5a, R.4. ...
$6,600
Sold 2/22/2018
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1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle XF40 NGC. K-5, R.4. ...
$3,290
Sold 8/14/2016
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1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle VF25 ANACS. K-5, R.4. ...
$3,055
Sold 1/12/2015
Heritage Auctions
$4,715
Sold 7/23/2010
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle XF45 PCGS. ...
$5,462
Sold 5/2/2010
Heritage Auctions
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle VF20 NGC. ...
$2,990
Sold 5/2/2010
Heritage Auctions
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle MS62 NGC. ...
$14,950
Sold 5/2/2010
Heritage Auctions
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle--Rim Filed--NCS. Unc Details. ...
$3,220
Sold 1/10/2010
Heritage Auctions
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle MS63 PCGS. CAC. K-5, R.4....
$84,000
Sold 1/11/2024
Heritage Auctions
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle AU55 NGC. K-5a, R.4. ...
$9,300
Sold 1/13/2023
Heritage Auctions
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle AU50 PCGS. ...
$5,462
Sold 1/10/2010
Heritage Auctions
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle AU58 NGC. K-5a, R.4. ...
$10,800
Sold 12/16/2021
Heritage Auctions
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle MS61 NGC. K-5, R.4. ...
$12,600
Sold 12/5/2019
Heritage Auctions
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle AU53 PCGS. K-5a, R.7. ...
$6,756
Sold 3/1/2015
Heritage Auctions
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle, K-5a, R.4, XF40 PCGS. ...
$3,995
Sold 7/12/2015
Heritage Auctions
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