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(1834) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, High, Plain Edge, K-2a MS

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(1834) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, High, Plain Edge, K-2a MS
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Struck using a middle state of the same reverse die as the 30-grain Kagin-1 dollar, the Kagin-2 is the earliest gold dollar struck to the 20-carat/28-grain per dollar standard adopted by Christopher Bechtler, Sr., in late 1834. The location of the “28.G.” weight suggests that Bechtler may have intended to include the fineness on these early dollars. This variety was probably struck for less than a year and appears infrequently at auction. Approximately 20 examples are known, with a handful of pieces in mint state, with the reeded edge. The plain edge is rare with just a couple known.

Obverse Description

28.G (high) CBECHTLER.RUTHERF:

Reverse Description

ONE N:CAROLINA GOLD DOLLAR.

Book Reference

Struck using a middle state of the same reverse die as the 30-grain K-1 dollar, the K-2 is the earliest gold dollar struck to the 20-carat / 28-grain-per-dolla.r standard adopted by Christopher Bechtler Sr. in late 1834. The location of the 28G weight suggests that Bechtler may have intended to include the fineness on these early dollars. This variety was probably struck for less than a year and appears infrequently at auction. Approximately 20 examples are known, with a handful of pieces in Mint State.

Obverse: 28G [high] C BECHTLER RUTHERF

Reverse: ONE NCAROLINA GOLD DOLLAR

Catalog Information

GSID: 375981
Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering: 28.G CBECHTLER.RUTHERF:
Reverse Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering: ONE N:CAROLINA GOLD DOLLAR.
Strike Type: Business
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: C. Bechtler
Variety 2: 28 GR, High, Plain Edge, K-2a
Coin Date: (1834)
Denomination: G$1
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Carolina
Mintage: ~2 known
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1831-1842
Composition: Gold
Rarity: 8
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