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The Kagin-28 is Augustus Bechtler’s 22-carat half eagle variant. Approximately two dozen examples are known, most of which are graded XF or AU. A single, mint state specimen, owned by a North Carolina family from the mid-19th century until 2006, is the finest known of the variety.
Obverse Description
128.G. 22. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Description
5 DOLLARS. * A. BECHTLER.RUTHERFORD.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11686
Designer:
A.Bechtler
Obverse Designer:
A.Bechtler
Obverse Lettering:
128.G. 22. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer:
A.Bechtler
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * A. BECHTLER.RUTHERFORD.
Fineness:
0.9167
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
A.Bechtler
Variety 2:
128 GR, 22C, K-28
Coin Date:
(1842-52)
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Mintage:
~24 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1842-1852
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
6
PCGS #:
10043
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Coin Value History
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 128 GR, 22C, K-28 MS
Value By Grade
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 128 GR, 22C, K-28 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$93,500 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $78,000 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
(1842-52) G$1 A.Bechtler, 27 GR, 21C, PE, K-24 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $36,000
(1842-52) G$1 A.Bechtler, 27 GR, 21C, RE, K-25 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $48,000
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 134 GR, 21C, K-27 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $30,000
(1842) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 134 GR, 21C, No Star, K-26 MS
Worth: $8,000 – $18,000
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 141 GR, 20C, K-29 MS
Worth: $12,500 – $54,000
(1908) G$5 A.Bechtler, 141 GR, 20C, Chapman Restrike, K-30 PR
Worth: $30,000 – $66,000
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $5. K-28. Rarity-6. 128.G., 22. CARATS. AU Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$9,600
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $5. K-28. Rarity-6. 128.G., 22. CARATS. AU-53 (PCGS).
$66,000
(1837-1842) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 128G. 22C. XF45 PCGS. CAC. K-28, R.6. ...
$21,600
Undated (1842-1850) August Bechtler $5. K-28. Rarity-6. 128.G., 22. CARATS. AU-55 (PCGS).
$21,000
(1837-42) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 128G. 22C. AU50 PCGS. K-28, R.6. ...
$16,450
(1837-42) $5 A.Bechtler Five Dollar, 128G. 22C.--Repaired--NCS. XF Details. K-28. This extremely rare August Bechtler five ...
$4,025
$52,900
$3,600
$3,740
(1837-42) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 128G. 22C. AU53 PCGS. ...
$12,650
(1837-1842) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 128 G. 22 C. AU55 PCGS. K-28, R.6. ...
$21,600
$13,225
$6,325
(1837-42) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 128G. 22C. AU50 NGC. ...
$14,950
(1837-42) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 128G. 22C. AU50 NGC. NGC Census: (0/0). PCGS Population (3/6). (#10043)...
$15,525
(1837-42) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 128G. 22C. AU50 NGC. ...
$14,835
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