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The Kagin-18 is a muling of the dated obverse die used on the K-Transitional, K-16, and K-17 half eagles, paired with the final C. Bechtler reverse die with RUTHERF: abbreviated. There are perhaps ten known examples in XF or AU, with a single mint state specimen considered the finest known.
Obverse Description
AUGUST 1.1834. 140.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Description
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:
Catalog Information
GSID:
11728
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
AUGUST 1.1834. 140.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:
Fineness:
0.8333
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18
Coin Date:
(1837-42)
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
~11 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
10095
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Body: Referring page: http://livetest.greysheet.com/prices/item/1834-c-bechtler-five-dollar-rutherford-kagin-18-territorial-gold-coinage/gsid/11728 GSID: 11728 Title: (1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18 MS
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Coin Value History
(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18 MS
Value By Grade
(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU53 |
|
$32,500 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $27,000 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
(1832-34) G$1 C. Bechtler, 30 GR, Reeded Edge, K-1 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $43,200
(1832-34) G$1 C. Bechtler, 30 GR, Plain Edge, K-1a MS
(1834) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, High, Reeded Edge, K-2 MS
Worth: $6,500 – $25,000
(1834) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, High, Plain Edge, K-2a MS
(1835-37) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, Center, Reeded Edge, K-3 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $25,000
(1835-37) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, Center, Plain Edge, K-3a MS
(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler, N Reversed, K-4 MS
Worth: $3,000 – $33,600
(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, No 75 GR, Finely Beaded Reverse, K-5 MS
Worth: $26,000 – $126,000
(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, No 75 GR, Coarse Beads, K-6 MS
Worth: $50,000 – $180,000
(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, CAROLINA, K-7 MS
(1832) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 75 GR, Beaded Border, K-8 MS
Worth: $32,500 – $150,000
(1832-34) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 75 GR, with Star, K-9 MS
Worth: $80,000 – $96,000
(1837-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 67 GR, 21C, K-10 MS
Worth: $7,500 – $66,000
(1835-37) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 64 GR, 22C, Uneven, K-11 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $44,000
(1837-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 64 GR, 22C, Even, K-12 MS
Worth: $6,800 – $80,000
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