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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 Description
134.G: 21. CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Description
5 DOLLARS. * A. BECHTLER.RUTHERFORD.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11687
Designer:
A.Bechtler
Obverse Designer:
A.Bechtler
Obverse Lettering:
134.G: 21. CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer:
A.Bechtler
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * A. BECHTLER.RUTHERFORD.
Fineness:
0.875
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
A.Bechtler
Variety 2:
134 GR, 21C, K-27
Coin Date:
(1842-52)
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Mintage:
~40 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1842-1852
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H5
PCGS #:
10046
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Coin Value History
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 134 GR, 21C, K-27 MS
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(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 134 GR, 21C, K-27 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $30,000 | $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 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $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) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 134 GR, 21C, No Star, K-26 MS
Worth: $8,000 – $18,000
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 128 GR, 22C, K-28 MS
Worth: $15,000 – $78,000
(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 – $90,000
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $5. K-27. Rarity-5+. 134.G:, 21 CARATS. VF-20 (PCGS). OGH.
$11,895
(1842-52) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, No Star, 134G. 21C, AU50 PCGS. K-27, High R.5. ...
$17,690
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $5. K-27. Rarity-5+. 134.G:, 21 CARATS. AU-58+ (PCGS). CMQ.
$60,000
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $5. K-27. Rarity-5+. 134.G:, 21 CARATS. EF-45 (NGC).
$10,800
(1842-52) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134 G. 21 C, AU55 PCGS. CAC. K-27, High R.5....
$22,800
(1842-52) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, No Star, K-27, High R.5 -- Mounts Removed, Whizzed -- ANACS. XF40 Details. 8.68 grams...
$7,500
(1842-1852) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134 G., 21 C., MS60 NGC. K-27, Low R.5. ...
$21,600
(1842-1852) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G. 21C, AU53 NGC. CAC. K-27, Low R.5. ...
$11,162
$6,900
(1842-52) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G. 21C. MS61 NGC. No Star, K-27, Low R.5. ...
$20,700
$3,520
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $5. K-27. Rarity-5+. 134.G:, 21 CARATS. AU-50 (PCGS). CAC.
$26,400
(1842-52) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G. 21C, AU58+ NGC. CAC. K-27, Low R.5. ...
$38,400
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $5. K-27. Rarity-5-. 134.G:, 21 CARATS. EF-45 (PCGS).
$10,200
(1842-52) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G. 21C, AU55 NGC. CAC. K-27, Low R.5....
$19,200
(1842-52) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G. 21C. XF40 PCGS. ...
$10,925
(1837-42) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G. 21C. MS60 NGC. ...
$18,400
(1842-52) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G. 21C. AU53 PCGS. K-27, Low R.5. ...
$15,275
Undated (1842-1852?) August Bechtler $5 Gold. K-27. Rarity-5. AU Details--Improperly Cleaned (NGC).
$5,158
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $5. K-27. Rarity-5+. 134.G:, 21 CARATS. AU-50 (PCGS).
$9,000
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