1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. $10 Die Trial. K-11. Rarity-8. White Metal. Plain Edge. AU Details--Damage (PCGS).Struck on an unusually thick planchet in the absence of a collar, although all design elements are sharply to fully defined, including the denticles around the borders. Warm pewter gray patina throughout with a spot in the field before Libertys neck mentioned for accuracy. The PCGS qualifier concerns several rim nicks on both sides, as well as a concentration of light scrapes in the obverse field above the date. One of several rare die trials from Clark, Gruber & Co. that we are offering in this sale, and sure to see spirited bidding among specialists.From the Collection of Samuel J. Berngard. From Heritages Long Beach Signature Auction of September 2010, lot 5819.
