 J.J. Conway & Co. (1861) $2.50; 1862 $5.00, (1861) $10.00 K.1-3. Gem Brilliant Uncirculated. This set of three Brass gilt pieces was struck in 1956 from the Georgia Gulch, Colorado, assayer and coiner's original dies. The pieces were struck with Conway's original dies, preserved by the Colorado Historical Society to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the opening of the Denver Mint, itself directly descended from Colorado private coiner, Clark, Gruber & Company. Only 200 Conway Restrike sets were produced, the $5 using a Liberty head obverse die that was not included in the 1860's coinage. In gold-stamped custom lucite holder. 3 pieces.
Ex Abe Kosoff Estate Sale (Bowers & Merena, November 1985, lot 1001); previously ex 1977 ANA Convention Sale (Kagin's, August 1977, lot 5323).
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