Whitman Expo
(1832-34) C. Bechtler $2.50 Gold MS 75 GR, with Star, K-9 Values
Details
The Kagin-9 was issued around the same time as the Kagin-1 gold dollar was introduced and is the only quarter eagle of its type. The obverse closely resembles that of the K-1 gold dollar, while the reverse is like those found on Bechtler’s earlier quarter eagles. The rarity of this variety points to the overwhelming popularity of Bechtler’s innovative new denomination, the gold dollar. Of fewer than ten known pieces, six are in private hands. The average example grades XF, with one example graded AU.
Obverse: * 75 G C.BECHTLER ASSAYER
Reverse: 2 50. 20.C. NORTH CAROLINA GOLD
Basic Information
GSID:
11717
Coin Date:
(1832-34)
Denomination:
G$2 1/2 / $2.50 Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
<10 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
75 GR, with Star, K-9
Rarity:
R-7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
* 75 G C.BECHTLER ASSAYER
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
2 50. 20.C. NORTH CAROLINA GOLD
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
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