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Bechtler’s 21-carat issues first appeared sometime after 1836. They are relatively plentiful, despite being issued for a short period of time. The Kagin-20 half eagle is the second most available Bechtler $5, with approximately 100 pieces in private hands; however, attractive, uncirculated coins are quite difficult to locate.
Obverse Description
134.G. * CAROLINA GOLD. 21 CARATS.
Reverse Description
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:
Catalog Information
GSID:
11721
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
134.G. * CAROLINA GOLD. 21 CARATS.
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:
Fineness:
0.875
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Plain Edge, K-20
Coin Date:
(1837-42)
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
~100 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
10097
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Coin Value History
(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Plain Edge, K-20 MS
Value By Grade
(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Plain Edge, K-20 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$72,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $60,000 | $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 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
(1832-34) G$1 C. Bechtler, 30 GR, Reeded Edge, K-1 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $43,200
(1832-34) G$1 C. Bechtler, 30 GR, Plain Edge, K-1a MS
(1834) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, High, Reeded Edge, K-2 MS
Worth: $6,500 – $25,000
(1834) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, High, Plain Edge, K-2a MS
(1835-37) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, Center, Reeded Edge, K-3 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $25,000
(1835-37) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, Center, Plain Edge, K-3a MS
(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler, N Reversed, K-4 MS
Worth: $3,000 – $33,600
(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, No 75 GR, Finely Beaded Reverse, K-5 MS
Worth: $26,000 – $126,000
(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, No 75 GR, Coarse Beads, K-6 MS
Worth: $50,000 – $180,000
(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, CAROLINA, K-7 MS
(1832) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 75 GR, Beaded Border, K-8 MS
Worth: $32,500 – $150,000
(1832-34) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 75 GR, with Star, K-9 MS
Worth: $80,000 – $96,000
(1837-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 67 GR, 21C, K-10 MS
Worth: $7,500 – $66,000
(1835-37) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 64 GR, 22C, Uneven, K-11 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $44,000
(1837-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 64 GR, 22C, Even, K-12 MS
Worth: $6,800 – $80,000
Undated (1837-1842) Christopher Bechtler $5. K-20. Rarity-5. 134.G., 21 CARATS, With Star. AU-55 (PCGS).
$15,600
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star MS62 NGC. K-20, R.4. ...
$28,800
Undated (1837-1842) Christopher Bechtler $5. K-20. Rarity-4. 134.G., 21 CARATS, With Star. MS-61 (NGC).
$12,600
Undated (1837-1842) Christopher Bechtler $5. K-20. Rarity-4. 134.G., 21 CARATS, With Star. AU-50 (NGC).
$7,800
Undated (1837-1842) Christopher Bechtler $5. K-20. Rarity-4. 134.G., 21 CARATS, With Star. AU-58 (NGC).
$10,500
(1837-1842) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star, MS60 NGC. K-20, R.4. ...
$12,000
(1837-1842) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star XF40 PCGS. CAC. K-20, R.4. ...
$8,225
(1837-1842) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star AU53 PCGS. K-20, R.4. ...
$8,519
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star XF45 PCGS. K-20, R.4. ...
$9,400
$2,990
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star MS63 NGC. ...
$39,100
(1837-1842) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star AU55 PCGS. Kagin-20, R.4. ...
$15,600
(1837-42) $5 C.Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star MS62 Prooflike NGC. K-20, R.4. Both sides of this flashy yellow-gold r...
$29,900
(1837-1842) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star MS61 NGC. K-20, R.4. ...
$16,200
(1837-1842) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star AU50 PCGS. K-20, R.4. ...
$7,050
$9,126
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star MS60 NGC. K-20, R.4. ...
$12,925
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134 G, With Star -- Plugged --NCS. XF Details. K-20, R.4. ...
$1,762
(1837-1842) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star AU53 PCGS. K-20, R.4. ...
$9,106
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134 G, With Star -- Cleaned, Lamination -- ANACS. XF45 Details. K-20, R.4. ...
$2,820
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