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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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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$115,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $96,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| 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 – $240,000
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$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 G$20 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-8 MS
Worth: $42,000 – $275,000
1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. $2.50. K-5. Rarity-4. VF-20 (PCGS). OGH.
$5,856
1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. $2.50. K-5. Rarity-4. AU-58 (PCGS). CAC.
$31,200
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle MS63 PCGS. K-5, R.4....
$48,000
1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. $2.50. K-5. Rarity-4. AU-50 (PCGS).
$10,200
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle AU55 PCGS. CAC. K-5, R.4....
$18,000
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle MS61 NGC. K-5, R.4. ...
$13,800
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle AU53 PCGS. K-5a, R.4. ...
$6,600
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle XF40 NGC. K-5, R.4. ...
$3,290
1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. $2.50. K-5a. Rarity-7. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$3,819
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle VF25 ANACS. K-5, R.4. ...
$3,055
$4,715
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle MS62 NGC. ...
$14,950
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle XF45 PCGS. ...
$5,462
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle--Rim Filed--NCS. Unc Details. ...
$3,220
$17,600
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle VF20 NGC. ...
$2,990
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle AU58 NGC. K-5a, R.4. ...
$8,400
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle MS63 PCGS. CAC. K-5, R.4....
$84,000
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle AU50 PCGS. K-5, R.4. ...
$6,300
1861 $2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co. Quarter Eagle AU55 NGC. K-5a, R.4. ...
$9,300
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