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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler, N Reversed, K-4 MS

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The Kagin-4, N Reversed gold dollar is widely referred to as a blundered die, when it is perhaps more accurately understood as a blundered punch, as the N punch itself was cut backwards. Like the Kagin-Transitional half eagle and the pill-style quarter eagles, the N Reversed dollar lacks an initial next to BECHTLER. While it has been suggested that this issue was intended as a bridge between the production of Christopher Bechtler and that of August, it seems far more likely that this is an attempt to save space on these small dies. The Kagin-4 is readily available, with more than 100 known examples. Four or five choice uncirculated N Reversed dollars vie for finest known honors.

Obverse Description

28.G: *BECHTLER RUTHERF:

Reverse Description

O(reversed N)E DOLLAR*CAROLINA

Catalog Information

GSID: 11734
Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering: 28.G: *BECHTLER RUTHERF:
Reverse Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering: ONE DOLLAR*CAROLINA
Strike Type: Business
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: C. Bechtler
Variety 2: N Reversed, K-4
Coin Date: (1837-42)
Denomination: G$1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Carolina
Mintage: ~100 known
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1831-1842
Composition: Gold
Rarity: 4
PCGS #: 10055
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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler, N Reversed, K-4 MS
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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler, N Reversed, K-4 MS
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Values

Greysheet & CPG® Values
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS64 CAC $40,500 $1,234
MS64 - $33,500 $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

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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed, 28 G., MS62 NGC. K-4, R.4....
$9,600
Sold 8/28/2025
Heritage Auctions
(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed, AU58 PCGS. K-4, R.4....
$7,200
Sold 9/13/2024
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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed, AU55 PCGS. Gold CAC. K-4, R.4....
$14,400
Sold 6/14/2024
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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed, MS61 PCGS. K-4, R.4....
$6,600
Sold 6/14/2024
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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed, K-4, VF35 PCGS. PCGS Population: (2/105). NGC Census: (0/68). ...
$3,000
Sold 5/31/2023
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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, K-4, N Reversed, AU53 PCGS. PCGS Population: (18/55). NGC Census: (6/58). AU53....
$4,800
Sold 5/24/2023
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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed, XF40 PCGS. CAC. K-4, R.4. ...
$5,040
Sold 7/15/2022
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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed, XF45 PCGS. K-4, R.4. ...
$3,120
Sold 9/18/2020
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(1837-42) C. Bechtler G$1 NGC UNC Details (28 G N Reversed Rev Damage)
$3,350
Sold 2/17/2020
DLRC
(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed, AU50 PCGS. K-4, R.4. ...
$3,240
Sold 4/27/2018
Heritage Auctions
(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed, K-4, R.4, MS63 NGC. ...
$10,575
Sold 1/11/2016
Heritage Auctions
$1,495
Sold 1/29/2012
GOLDBERG COINS
(1837-42) G$1 C.Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed--Laminations, ...
$506
Sold 3/1/2003
Heritage Auctions
(1837-42) $1 C.Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed--Damaged--ANACS....
$1,265
Sold 9/28/2002
Heritage Auctions
(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed, MS62 NGC. CAC. K-4, R.4. ...
$14,400
Sold 1/14/2022
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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed, AU58 PCGS. K-4, R.4. ...
$7,800
Sold 1/13/2023
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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed, AU55 NGC. K-4, R.4. ...
$3,720
Sold 1/22/2021
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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed, MS61 PCGS. K-4, R.4. Reflective fields and bright yellow-gold color character...
$6,600
Sold 3/21/2022
Heritage Auctions
(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed, AU53 PCGS. K-4, R.4. ...
$3,480
Sold 1/22/2021
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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, N Reversed -- Graffiti -- Genuine PCGS. XF Details. K-4, R.4. ...
$1,705
Sold 2/19/2017
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