Whitman Expo
Demand for early copper and Colonial-era numismatic treasures drives strong results in Heritage Auctions' July 13 Early Copper & Colonial U.S. Coins Showcase Auction
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
The $2.50 and $5 pieces of 1861 follow closely the designs of the 1860 issues. The main difference is found in the legends. The reverse side now has CLARK GRUBER & CO. DENVER. PIKES PEAK now appears on the coronet of Liberty. Today, there are somewhere between 50 and 75 1861 Clark Gruber $5 in private hands. Like all 1861 issues, the half eagles come poorly struck. As such, they tend to grade lower than their 1860-graded counterparts. The finest known example is choice uncirculated, and any fully original choice AU specimen is a candidate for the condition census.
Obverse Description
Liberty Head with PIKES PEAK on diadem 1861 13 stars around
Reverse Description
Federal eagle. CLARK GRUBER & CO DENVER. FIVE D.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11743
Obverse Lettering:
PIKES PEAK, 1861
Reverse Lettering:
CLARK GRUBER & CO DENVER. FIVE D.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Clark, Gruber & Co.
Variety 2:
K-6
Coin Date:
1861
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Denver, Colorado
Mintage:
50–75 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1860-1861
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
10140
Subscribe to View
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Coin Value History
1861 G$5 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-6 MS
Value By Grade
1861 G$5 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-6 MS
CPG (retail) values
Currency
Grade Range
Grading Authority
Sort by
Pricing
Values
Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$80,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $67,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F15 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| F12 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VG10 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. $5. K-6. Rarity-5. EF-40 (PCGS).
$7,200
1861 $5 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar AU50 PCGS. K-6, R.4....
$13,200
1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. $5. K-6. Rarity-5. AU-55 (NGC). CAC. CMQ.
$19,200
1861 $5 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar -- Reverse Lamination -- AU53 NGC. K-6, R.4....
$6,300
1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. $5. K-6. Rarity-4. AU Details--Cleaned (PCGS).
$4,080
1861 $5 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar AU58 PCGS. K-6, R.4....
$22,200
1861 $5 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar -- Improperly Cleaned -- NCS. Unc Details. K-6, R.4. ...
$11,400
1861 $5 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar XF45 PCGS. K-6, R.4. ...
$4,560
1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. $5. K-6. Rarity-4. MS-61 (PCGS).
$31,200
1861 $5 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar, K-6, R.4, VG10 PCGS. CAC. ...
$3,525
1861 $5 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar Fine 12 NGC. K-6, R.4. ...
$3,055
1861 $5 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar VF30 PCGS. ...
$4,025
1861 $5 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar MS62 NGC. K-6, R.4. Both sides exhibit full, uninterrupted satiny luster. As has to...
$63,250
1861 $5 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar XF Details, Obverse Repaired, Improperly Cleaned, NCS. K-6. R.4. This typically str...
$2,185
1861 $5 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar AU50 PCGS. CAC. K-6, R.4. ...
$9,988
1861 $5 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar AU55 PCGS. K-6, R.4. ...
$10,800
1861 $5 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar AU53 NGC. K-6, R.4. ...
$7,200
1861 Clark, Gruber & Co. $5. K-6. Rarity-4. AU Details--Reverse Graffiti, Cleaned (NGC).
$3,600
$5 1861 CLARK GRUBER. PCGS AU58+ CAC
$52,875
1861 $5 Clark, Gruber & Co. Five Dollar XF45 PCGS. K-6, R.4. ...
$6,300
1860 G$2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-1 MS
Worth: $3,800 – $90,000
1860 G$5 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-2 MS
Worth: $3,250 – $360,000
1860 G$10 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-3 MS
Worth: $12,500 – $240,000
1860 G$20 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-4 MS
Worth: $200,000 – $1,200,000
1860 G$20 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-4 PR
1861 G$2 1/2 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-5 MS
Worth: $3,200 – $96,000
1861 G$10 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-7 MS
Worth: $5,600 – $108,000
1861 G$20 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-8 MS
Worth: $42,000 – $275,000
Greysheet News
Early American Copper Coins Lead Heritage's July Showcase Auction to More Than $436,000
7/17/2026
Astonishing Discovery Proof 1824/1 Overdate Half Dollar in Scotsman Auction
First known proof example of Overton 101 variety surprisingly found in consignor's collection.
7/15/2026
Best of the Mint Program Kicks Off
In continuing celebration of the nation's 250th anniversary in 2026, the United States Mint will embark on a "Best of the Mint" program.
7/13/2026
Events
Midlands Coin Club Coin, Currency and Collectibles Show - SC
Location: Medallion Center
Friday, May 1, 2026
