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(1842-52) A.Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS 134 GR, 21C, K-27 Values
Details
Like his father, Augustus Bechtler issued half eagles in three grades of fineness: 20, 21, and 22 carats, although he did away with Christopher Bechtler’s GEORGIA GOLD appellation for the 22-carat pieces. The most commonly encountered A. Bechtler $5 variety is the 134-grain, 21-carat, with around 40 known examples, most of which grade XF or AU. Only two examples have graded mint state, although a strong argument can be made that the finest known Kagin-27 half eagle resides in an AU58 holder.
Obverse: 134.G: 21. CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse: 5 DOLLARS. * A. BECHTLER.RUTHERFORD.
Basic Information
GSID:
11687
Coin Date:
(1842-52)
Denomination:
G$5 / 5 Dollar Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Mintage:
~40 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1842-1852
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
A.Bechtler
Variety 2:
134 GR, 21C, K-27
Rarity:
R-H5
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.875
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
A.Bechtler
Obverse Lettering:
134.G: 21. CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.
Obverse Designer:
A.Bechtler
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * A. BECHTLER.RUTHERFORD.
Reverse Designer:
A.Bechtler
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