1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar Special Issues
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About This Coin
The 1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar Special Issues is a United States dollar from the Colorado Gold (1860-1861) series ā the final year of the series. In 1861, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint. Produced during the Civil War, when coin hoarding caused severe shortages and the Mint experimented with new compositions to keep coins in circulation. Weighing 33.44 grams, 34 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. A notable auction result reached $23K in MS63 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Clark, Gruber & Co..
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar - White Metal
1861 Proof Clark, Gruber & Co. Twenty Dollar
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