1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar - Bronze, K-10c

Coin Details

Description

The 1861 Clark, Gruber & Company Five Dollar in bronze, designated K-10c, represents a specific die state or variant of the bronze off-metal half eagle striking. The K-10c designation in the Kagin reference distinguishes this piece from other bronze half eagle patterns through subtle die characteristics or striking variations. The design matches the standard 1861 half eagle with Liberty head obverse and heraldic eagle reverse. The bronze metal provides excellent detail retention, as the softer composition often captures finer die details than harder gold alloys. Multiple Kagin sub-varieties of Clark Gruber off-metal patterns indicate that these pieces were struck at different times or from slightly different die states, suggesting an ongoing rather than single-event production of numismatic specimens.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. The K-10c variant is one of the scarcest sub-varieties of the bronze half eagle.

Cross References

Kagin K-10c; NGC #31332