Colorado 1860 Pikes Peak Five Dollar Gold Piece – Clark, Gruber & Co.

Description

Clark, Gruber & Co. was a well-known private mining firm in Denver, Colorado.  They were the predecessors of the Denver Mint during the Pikes Peak Gold Rush.

Obverse:   Head of Liberty facing left surrounded by 13 stars, date below, Clark & Co. in the headband.

Reverse:  Eagle, FIVE D., PIKES PEAK GOLD, DENVER.

Diameter: 22 mm

24K gold plated