1861 DT$2.50 K-9 Clark Gruber Plain Edge Copper Die Trial, BN MS64BN 认证号35745834, PCGS号10150

Ron Guth

The 1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. $2.50's in copper have been called die trials, however, there are enough of them (approximately 12-20) that they were probably struck for sale or distribution to collectors.  Of the several pieces we've examined, there appear to be two versions: those in an early state with a Reeded Edge, a strong strike and full denticles on both sides; and a later state with a Plain Edge, a weaker strike and indistinct or missing denticles on both sides.  Kagin lists the Plain Edge verions as his K-9; the Reeded Edge versions as K-9a.

The finest certified example is an NGC MS66BN K-9 Pain Edge version.  This same example set the record price of $10,350 in 2012.