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Kagin-29 is the rarest of the three regular Augustus Bechtler half eagles. Fewer than 15 examples are known, most of which are graded XF or AU. A single, mint state example is unchallenged as finest known.
Obverse Description
141.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Description
5 DOLLARS. * A. BECHTLER.RUTHERFORD.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11688
Designer:
A.Bechtler
Obverse Designer:
A.Bechtler
Obverse Lettering:
141.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer:
A.Bechtler
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * A. BECHTLER.RUTHERFORD.
Fineness:
0.8333
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
A.Bechtler
Variety 2:
141 GR, 20C, K-29
Coin Date:
(1842-52)
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Mintage:
<15 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1842-1852
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H6
PCGS #:
10049
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Coin Value History
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 141 GR, 20C, K-29 MS
Value By Grade
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 141 GR, 20C, K-29 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS61 |
|
$65,000 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $54,000 | $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 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
$5 1842-50 A. BECHTLER. 141G, 20C. NGC AU53
$22,325
(1842-52) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 141G. 20C. AU55 NGC. ...
$13,800
(1842-52) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 141G. 20C. VF35 PCGS. K-29, R.7. An extremely rare Bechtler five that is missing from...
$14,375
$4,140
A.BECHTLER $5 141GR 20C
$5,720
(1842-52) G$1 A.Bechtler, 27 GR, 21C, PE, K-24 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $16,200
(1842-52) G$1 A.Bechtler, 27 GR, 21C, RE, K-25 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $48,000
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 134 GR, 21C, K-27 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $30,000
(1842) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 134 GR, 21C, No Star, K-26 MS
Worth: $8,000 – $18,000
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 128 GR, 22C, K-28 MS
Worth: $15,000 – $78,000
(1922) G$5 A.Bechtler, 141 GR, 20C, Chapman Restrike, K-30 PR
Worth: $30,000 – $66,000
(1922) G$5 A.Bechtler, 141 GR, 20C, Chapman Restrike, K-31 PR
Worth: $50,000 – $102,000
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