The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Kagin-22 is a muling of the second GEORGIA GOLD half eagle obverse with the earlier RUTHERFORD. reverse found on the Kagin-17 and Kagin-21 half eagles. There are approximately 20 known examples, with a single MS63 topping the census.
Obverse Description
128.G. * 22 CARATS. GEORGIA GOLD.
Reverse Description
5 DOLLARS. * C.BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11719
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
128.G. * 22 CARATS. GEORGIA GOLD.
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * C.BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD.
Fineness:
0.9167
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
GEORGIA, RUTHERFORD, 128 GR, 22C, K-22
Coin Date:
(1837-42)
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
~20 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
6
PCGS #:
10103
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Coin Value History
(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, GEORGIA, RUTHERFORD, 128 GR, 22C, K-22 MS
Value By Grade
(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, GEORGIA, RUTHERFORD, 128 GR, 22C, K-22 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$98,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $81,500 | $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 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 128G. 22C. AU58 PCGS. K-22, R.7. ...
$43,200
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, RUTHERFORD MS61+ NGC. CAC. K-22, R.7. ...
$44,062
$9,488
$2,875
C.BECHTLER $5 128GR 22C
$4,152
C.BECHTLER $5 128GR 22C
$6,900
C.BECHTLER $5 128GR 22C
$11,000
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 128G. 22C. AU58 NGC. ...
$17,250
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 128G. 22C--Obverse Planchet Flaw--NCS. AU Details. K-23, High R.6. A rim-to-rim planc...
$3,479
C.BECHTLER $5 128GR 22C
$5,175
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 128G. 22C. AU50 PCGS. K-23, High R.6. This piece is a clean, problem-free example wit...
$6,900
C.BECHTLER $5 128GR 22C
$5,940
C.BECHTLER $5 128GR 22C
$6,325
(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 – $66,000
(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: $7,250 – $36,000
(1837-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 64 GR, 22C, Even, K-12 MS
Worth: $6,800 – $72,000
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