Whitman Expo
(1831) C. Bechtler $2.50 Gold MS No 75 GR, Finely Beaded Reverse, K-5 Values
Details
The Kagin-5 is one of three varieties of Beaded Border quarter eagle struck before the addition of the weight onto Bechtler’s dies at the end of 1831. This variety’s obverse and reverse dies appear to have been manufactured using the earliest state seen for the punches used to make beaded border dies, suggesting that the variety is from the initial emission of coins from the Bechtler family. Fewer than ten examples are known, seven of which are available to collectors. Most Kagin-5 quarter eagles are graded XF or AU with a single mint state specimen as finest known.
Obverse: 2 50. 20.C. GOLD.NORTH CAROLINA (encircled by 63 beads)
Reverse: RUTHERFORD C.BECHTLER , ASSAYER, (encircled by 79 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, Finely Beaded Reverse, K-5
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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