Whitman Expo
(1831) C. Bechtler $2.50 Gold MS No 75 GR, Coarse Beads, K-6 Values
Details
Struck from an entirely different die pair than the previous coin, the Kagin-6 is readily identifiable due to the large, deeply impressed beaded border found on both sides of the coin. In late 1831, Bechtler would alter this obverse die with the addition of the weight, “75.G.”, resulting in the Kagin-8 variety. For many years, only six coarsely beaded Bechtler $2 1/2s were known; however, the 2024 census acknowledges a total of ten distinct pieces, eight of which are available to collectors. Most are XF or AU, with two pieces graded mint state by the third-party grading services.
Obverse: 2 50. 20.C. GOLD.NORTH CAROLINA (encircled by 50 beads)
Reverse: RUTHERFORD C.BECHTLER , ASSAYER, (encircled by 57 beads)
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:
No 75 GR, Coarse Beads, K-6
Rarity:
R-7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
2 50. 20.C. GOLD.NORTH CAROLINA
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
RUTHERFORD C.BECHTLER , ASSAYER
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
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