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(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Plain Edge, K-20 MS

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(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Plain Edge, K-20 MS
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Bechtler’s 21-carat issues first appeared sometime after 1836. They are relatively plentiful, despite being issued for a short period of time. The Kagin-20 half eagle is the second most available Bechtler $5, with approximately 100 pieces in private hands; however, attractive, uncirculated coins are quite difficult to locate.

Obverse Description

134.G. * CAROLINA GOLD. 21 CARATS.

Reverse Description

5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:

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Bechtler’s 21-carat issues first appeared sometime after 1836. They are relatively plentiful, despite being issued for a short period of time. The K-20 half eagle is the second most readily available Bechtler $5, with approximately 100 pieces in private hands; however, attractive, Uncirculated coins are quite diffcult to locate.

Obverse: 134.G. H 21 CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.

Reverse: 5 DOLLARS H CBECHTLER AT RUTHERF

Catalog Information

GSID: 11721
Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering: 134.G. * CAROLINA GOLD. 21 CARATS.
Reverse Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering: 5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:
Fineness: 0.875
Strike Type: Business
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: C. Bechtler
Variety 2: RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Plain Edge, K-20
Coin Date: (1837-42)
Denomination: G$5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Carolina
Mintage: ~100 known
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1831-1842
Composition: Gold
Rarity: 4
PCGS #: 10097
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(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Plain Edge, K-20 MS
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(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Plain Edge, K-20 MS
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GSID:11721 PCGS:10097 Shop related

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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for (1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Plain Edge, K-20 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 CAC $72,000 $1,234
MS63 - $60,000 $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
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

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