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1861 $20 Clark, Gruber $20 Copper Die Trial MS62 NGC 1861[$20] Clark, Gruber $20 Copper Die Trial MS

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1861 $20 Clark, Gruber $20 Copper Die Trial MS62 NGC 1861[$20] Clark, Gruber $20 Copper Die Trial MS
<B>1861<$20> Clark, Gruber $20 Copper Die Trial MS62 NGC.</B></I> K-12c, R.6. Dark brown with a few lighter red patches on the upper right reverse, and generally even in color and appeal. The surfaces show microscopic nicks which may have been caused by the planchet preparation, as they are evenly scattered over both sides. Fairly well struck save for a few of the stars, which don't quite show their central radials, but Liberty's curls and the eagle's feathers are bold. These early die trials are all rare, with many of the die combinations represented by a single example or perhaps a few. For some reason, this particular die trial was issued in greater numbers, as perhaps 15-25 survive today. Certainly an important acquisition for the specialist, and an attractive coin as well.