Whitman Expo
(1834-42) C. Bechtler $2.50 Gold MS 70 GR, 20C, K-13 Values
Details
The 70-grain, 20-carat $2 1/2 appears to be the earliest of Bechtler’s small format, “pill”-style quarter eagles and can be found from a perfect state of both dies. Like the earliest half eagle (K-Transitional) struck to the post-1834 standard, the pill-style quarter eagles omit Bechtler’s initial on the reverse. Somewhere around 30 examples of this variety are known, with a handful of mint state pieces comprising the condition census.
Obverse: 70.G:20.CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse: 250 BECHTLER. RUTHERF:
Basic Information
GSID:
11713
Coin Date:
(1834-42)
Denomination:
G$2 1/2 / $2.50 Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
~30 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
70 GR, 20C, K-13
Rarity:
R-H5
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.8333
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
70.G:20.CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
250 BECHTLER. RUTHERF:
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
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