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(1842-52) G$1 A.Bechtler, 27 GR, 21C, PE, K-24 MS

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Augustus Bechtler’s plain edge, 21 carat, 27-grain gold dollar is the most commonly encountered privately minted U.S. gold coin, with approximately 300 examples extant. As such, it is the most popularly collected Bechtler type coin, and can be obtained without too much effort in grades ranging from XF-MS62. Attractively toned or prooflike examples bring a premium. Some prooflike, relatively early die state examples are found with dished planchets, suggesting that Augustus Bechtler may have had problems with his press’s ejection mechanism even after abandoning the reeded collar used on his earliest dollars. The finest Augustus Bechtler, Plain Edge Dollar is currently graded MS64.

Obverse Description

27.G. 21.C. CAROLINA GOLD.

Reverse Description

1 DOL: * A. BECHTLER.

Catalog Information

GSID: 11689
Designer: A.Bechtler
Obverse Designer: A.Bechtler
Obverse Lettering: 27.G. 21.C. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer: A.Bechtler
Reverse Lettering: 1 DOL: * A. BECHTLER.
Fineness: 0.875
Strike Type: Business
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: A.Bechtler
Variety 2: 27 GR, 21C, PE, K-24
Coin Date: (1842-52)
Denomination: G$1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina
Mintage: ~300 known
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1842-1852
Composition: Gold
Rarity: 3
PCGS #: 10040
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Coin Value History
(1842-52) G$1 A.Bechtler, 27 GR, 21C, PE, K-24 MS
Value By Grade
(1842-52) G$1 A.Bechtler, 27 GR, 21C, PE, K-24 MS
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Values

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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $19,500 $1,234
MS64 - $16,000 $1,234
MS63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS63 - $1,234 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

Auction Prices

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(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, MS61 NGC. K-24, R.3. ...
$5,496
Sold 1/16/2026
Heritage Auctions
(1842-52) A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, AU58 PCGS. CAC. K-24, R.3....
$8,700
Sold 11/13/2025
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(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, AU53 PCGS. K-24, R.3. The denomination side is rotated approximate...
$4,200
Sold 7/23/2025
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(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, AU55 NGC. CAC. K-24, R.3....
$5,280
Sold 4/4/2025
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(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, MS62 NGC. K-24, R.3....
$7,212
Sold 9/13/2024
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A.Bechtler 27 GR 21C G$1 PCGS Genuine (K-24 Surface Damage)
$1,483
Sold 4/3/2023
DLRC
(1842-50) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge XF45 NGC. K-24, R.3. ...
$3,120
Sold 8/26/2022
Heritage Auctions
(1842-50) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge MS60 NGC. K-24, R.3. ...
$4,080
Sold 4/24/2021
Heritage Auctions
(1842-50) 27 Gr, 21 Carats (Plain Edge) NGC MS-63
$9,145
Sold 11/6/2020
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
(1842-1850 G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge XF40 NGC. K-24, R.3. ...
$1,860
Sold 9/6/2019
Heritage Auctions
$1,898
Sold 10/14/2016
Scotsman Coin & Jewelry
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge MS64 NGC. K-24, R.3. ...
$12,925
Sold 4/28/2013
Heritage Auctions
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C.--Cleaned--ANACS. VF30 Details. K-24, R.3. A moderately worn example with bright...
$1,725
Sold 3/17/2007
Heritage Auctions
(1842-52) G$1 A.Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C. (VF Details), Damaged, NCS. K-24, R.3. NCS does not specify a details grade for ...
$1,208
Sold 7/30/2005
Heritage Auctions
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, MS61 NGC. K-24, R.3....
$5,160
Sold 11/22/2024
Heritage Auctions
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, AU58 NGC. CAC. K-24, R.3....
$5,040
Sold 11/17/2023
Heritage Auctions
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, AU53 PCGS. K-24, R.3....
$3,600
Sold 9/13/2024
Heritage Auctions
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, AU55 NGC. K-24, R.3....
$5,280
Sold 3/29/2024
Heritage Auctions
(1842-52) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, MS62 NGC. K-24, R.3....
$5,520
Sold 5/10/2024
Heritage Auctions
(1842-50) G$1 A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge AU50 PCGS. K-24, R.3. ...
$2,760
Sold 10/14/2020
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