1860 Clark Gruber Gold Eagle ($10)

A knock-your-socks-off example of a "Mountain Ten". Radiant, original rich gold with warm copper and blue accents hugging the protected areas, this example shows pleasing gentle luster and a wonderfully original, un-messed with look. The devices remain bold and well detailed, and the fields are refreshingly free of anything distracting beyond some honest scattered contact. PCGS nailed the mid-AU grade and the green bean confirms it. Housed in a PCGS gold shield holder, the eye appeal is undeniably strong for a piece of Pioneer Gold.