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(1837-42) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18 Values
Details
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: AUGUST 1.1834. 140.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse: 5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:
Basic Information
GSID:
11728
Coin Date:
(1837-42)
Denomination:
G$5 / 5 Dollar Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
~11 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18
Rarity:
R-7
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.8333
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
AUGUST 1.1834. 140.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
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