(1837-42) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18 Values

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C. Bechtler: Carolina & Georgia (1832–1842)

(1837-42) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18 Values

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(1837-42) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18 Values

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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: 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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