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The Kagin-17 is the most readily available Bechtler half eagle, with over 100 examples extant. It shares an obverse die with the Kagin-Transitional, Kagin-16, and Kagin-18 half eagles. The Kagin-17’s new reverse die resembles the Kagin-16 reverse but has the word DOLLARS equidistant from 5 and AT RUTHERFORD. The same reverse die is also paired with two GEORGIA GOLD obverses (K-21 and K-22). Kagin-17 is generally available graded XF/AU, and around a dozen or so mint state examples exist.
Obverse Description
140.G. AUGUST 1. 1834. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD
Reverse Description
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD
Catalog Information
GSID:
11726
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
140.G. AUGUST 1. 1834. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD
Fineness:
0.8333
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Plain Edge, K-17
Coin Date:
(1834-37)
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 #:
10091
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Coin Value History
(1834-37) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Plain Edge, K-17 MS
Value By Grade
(1834-37) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Plain Edge, K-17 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$75,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $62,500 | $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 |
(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
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, MS61 PCGS. K-17, R.4. ...
$30,500
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, AU50 PCGS. CAC. K-17, R.4. ...
$29,280
"1834" (1834-1837) Christopher Bechtler $5. K-17. Rarity-4. RUTHERFORD, 140.G., 20 CARATS. Plain Edge. AU Details--Repaired (PCGS).
$7,200
(1835-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, AU55 PCGS. K-17, R.4....
$22,800
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 140G. 20C, RUTHERFORD. XF40 PCGS. K-17, R.5....
$11,400
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, VF30 PCGS. K-17, R.5. (The PCGS insert incorrectly calls this...
$8,400
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, AU58 NGC. K-17, R.5. ...
$15,120
(1834-1837) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, MS63 NGC. K-17, R.5. ...
$22,800
(1834-1837) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, AU53 PCGS. K-17, R.5. ...
$9,600
(1834-1837 $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD., Plain Edge, 140G., 20C., MS60 NGC. K-17, R.5. ...
$14,400
1834 $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, XF45 PCGS. K-17, R.5. ...
$11,162
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, MS61 PCGS. K-17, R.4....
$33,600
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, AU50 PCGS. K-17, R.4....
$14,400
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, AU55 NGC. CAC. K-17, R.5. ...
$21,600
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, XF40 PCGS. K-17, R.5. ...
$7,200
(1834-1837) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, 140G., 20C., AU58 NGC. K-17, R.5. ...
$14,400
(1834-1837) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, MS63 NGC. K-17, R.5. ...
$25,200
1834 $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, Plain Edge AU53 PCGS. K-...
$7,762
1834 $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, XF45 PCGS. K-17, R.5. ...
$9,988
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD, Plain Edge, MS61 PCGS. CAC. K-17, R.5....
$48,000
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