coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ $20 (Twenty Dollars) \ Patterns & Die Trials \ 1861 \ Denver, Colorado
Collectible coins, such as the 1861 Twenty Dollar Patterns and Die Trials, are numismatic items that hold value due to their rarity, historical significance, and condition. The 1861 Twenty Dollar coin, particularly those associated with Denver, Colorado, represents a unique era in U.S. coinage, as it was produced during the Civil War and reflects the complexities of minting in that period. Patterns and die trials are experimental pieces created to test design concepts before full-scale production, making them highly sought after by collectors.
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1861/52 $20 Clark, Gruber & Co. | $20 (Twenty Dollars) | Patterns & Die Trials | 1861 | Denver, Colorado |