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1860 Clark, Gruber & Co. 20 Dollar Gold MS K-4 Values
Details
The Clark Gruber “Mountain $20,” has been considered a key to the pioneer gold series since the early 20th century. Today, there are only 15 examples encapsulated at either of the third- party grading services, and a trio of genuine, ungradable examples are known. There are three uncirculated Mountain $20s in private hands, and any lustrous, original coin would qualify for the condition census. In 2006, numismatists Andy Lustig, Ron Karp, and David J. McCarthy discovered a proof striking of the Mountain $20 that apparently traced its provenance back to Emanuel Henry Gruber.
Obverse: Mountain above DENVER encircled by PIKES PEAK GOLD TWENTY D.
Reverse: Federal eagle CLARK GRUBER & CO. 1860
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Denver, Colorado
Mintage:
15–20 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1860-1861
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Clark, Gruber & Co.
Variety 2:
K-4
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
DENVER, PIKES PEAK GOLD TWENTY D.
Reverse Lettering:
CLARK GRUBER & CO. 1860
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