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Augustus Bechtler’s plain edge, 21 carat, 27-grain gold dollar is the most commonly encountered privately minted U.S. gold coin, with approximately 300 examples extant. As such, it is the most popularly collected Bechtler type coin, and can be obtained without too much effort in grades ranging from XF-MS62. Attractively toned or prooflike examples bring a premium. Some prooflike, relatively early die state examples are found with dished planchets, suggesting that Augustus Bechtler may have had problems with his press’s ejection mechanism even after abandoning the reeded collar used on his earliest dollars. The finest Augustus Bechtler, Plain Edge Dollar is currently graded MS64.
Obverse Description
27.G. 21.C. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Description
1 DOL: * A. BECHTLER.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11689
Designer:
A.Bechtler
Obverse Designer:
A.Bechtler
Obverse Lettering:
27.G. 21.C. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer:
A.Bechtler
Reverse Lettering:
1 DOL: * A. BECHTLER.
Fineness:
0.875
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
A.Bechtler
Variety 2:
27 GR, 21C, PE, K-24
Coin Date:
(1842-52)
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Mintage:
~300 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1842-1852
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
3
PCGS #:
10040
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Coin Value History
(1842-52) G$1 A.Bechtler, 27 GR, 21C, PE, K-24 MS
Value By Grade
(1842-52) G$1 A.Bechtler, 27 GR, 21C, PE, K-24 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS64 |
|
$43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | - | $36,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
(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, 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 $1. K-24. Rarity-3. 27 G. 21 C. Plain Edge. AU-55 (PCGS).
$5,856
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $1. K-24. Rarity-3. 27 G. 21 C. Plain Edge. AU-58 (PCGS). OGH.
$11,590
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $1. K-24. Rarity-3. 27. G., 21. C. Plain Edge. AU Details--Rim Damage (PCGS).
$3,240
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, MS61 NGC. K-24, R.3. ...
$5,496
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $1. K-24. Rarity-3. 27. G., 21. C. Plain Edge. MS-64 (PCGS).
$33,600
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, AU53 PCGS. K-24, R.3. The denomination side is rotated approximate...
$4,200
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $1. K-24. Rarity-3. 27. G., 21. C. Plain Edge. MS-62 (PCGS). CAC.
$12,000
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $1. K-24. Rarity-3. 27.G., 21.C. Plain Edge. AU-50 (PCGS).
$4,560
(1842-50) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge XF45 NGC. K-24, R.3. ...
$3,120
(1842-50) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge MS60 NGC. K-24, R.3. ...
$4,080
(1842-50) 27 Gr, 21 Carats (Plain Edge) NGC MS-63
$9,145
(1842-1850 G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge XF40 NGC. K-24, R.3. ...
$1,860
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C.--Cleaned--ANACS. VF30 Details. K-24, R.3. A moderately worn example with bright...
$1,725
(1842-52) G$1 A.Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C. (VF Details), Damaged, NCS. K-24, R.3. NCS does not specify a details grade for ...
$1,208
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $1. K-24. Rarity-3. 27. G., 21. C. Plain Edge. AU-55+ (PCGS). CAC. CMQ.
$13,200
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $1. K-24. Rarity-3. 27. G., 21. C. Plain Edge. AU-58 (PCGS).
$5,520
Undated (1842-1852) August Bechtler $1. K-24. Rarity-3. 27. G. 21. C. Plain Edge. AU Details--Bent (PCGS).
$2,880
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, MS61 PCGS. K-24, R.3....
$5,760
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge MS64 NGC. K-24, R.3. ...
$12,925
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, AU53 PCGS. K-24, R.3....
$3,600
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