Whitman Expo
(1834-37) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Reeded Edge, K-17a Values
Details
The Kagin-17 is the most readily available Bechtler half eagle, with over 100 examples extant. It shares an obverse die with the Kagin-Transitional, Kagin-16, and Kagin-18 half eagles. The Kagin-17’s new reverse die resembles the Kagin-16 reverse but has the word DOLLARS equidistant from 5 and AT RUTHERFORD. The same reverse die is also paired with two GEORGIA GOLD obverses (K-21 and K-22).
Obverse: 140.G. AUGUST 1. 1834. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD
Reverse: 5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD
Basic Information
GSID:
11727
Coin Date:
(1834-37)
Denomination:
G$5 / 5 Dollar Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
2 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Reeded Edge, K-17a
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.8333
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
140.G. AUGUST 1. 1834. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
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