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The Kagin-16 is the earliest half eagle variety to use the basic layout that Bechtler would adopt for his subsequent issues. The new arrangement featured a star, his first initial and surname, and location surrounding the denomination. The reverse die on this variety, with the word DOLLARS situated away from AT RUTHERFORD apparently failed or was deemed unattractive, as the Kagin-16 (reeded edge) and Kagin-16a (plain edge) are among the rarest Bechtler half eagles, with only five or six examples known of the two varieties.
Obverse Description
140.G. AUGUST 1. 1834. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Description
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD
Catalog Information
GSID:
11709
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
140.G. AUGUST 1. 1834. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD
Fineness:
0.8333
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Colon, Reeded Edge, K-16
Coin Date:
(1834)
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
5–6 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
8
PCGS #:
10092
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(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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