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(1837-42) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS GEORGIA, RUTHERF., 128 GR, 22C, K-23 Values
Details
Kagin-23 is the Seventh Issue GEORGIA GOLD half eagle obverse die, paired with the RUTHERF: reverse die. Of the three C. Bechtler 123-grain half eagles, the Kagin-23 is the most available, with about 40 known examples, most of which are XF or AU. Five coins have graded mint state; however, the finest example seen by Kagin and McCarthy resides in an AU58 holder.
Obverse: 128.G. * 22 CARATS. GEORGIA GOLD.
Reverse: 5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:
Basic Information
GSID:
11730
Coin Date:
(1837-42)
Denomination:
G$5 / 5 Dollar Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
~40 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
GEORGIA, RUTHERF., 128 GR, 22C, K-23
Rarity:
R-H5
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9167
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
128.G. * 22 CARATS. GEORGIA GOLD.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
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