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Struck sometime in late 1832 or early 1833 and on through the middle of 1834, the Kagin-1 is popularly collected because of its status as the first gold dollar struck in the United States. The dies are different from earlier Bechtler issues, with a neat, serrated border, allowing more room for the legends. Like the early beaded border issues, the K-1 dollar is struck to the pre-August 1834, U.S. standard: 30-grains of 20-carat gold to the dollar. The relatively high survival rate of the Kagin-1 gold dollar suggests that Bechtler’s new, convenient denomination met with wide acceptance. It is the only Bechtler conforming to the pre-1834 U.S. standard that is generally available, with approximately 150 pieces extant. Grades vary from VF-BU, with three or four choice mint state examples vying for finest known status. A single plain edge example (Kagin-1a) is known from a late state of the dies.
Obverse Description
30.G * RUTHERF: C.BECHTLER.
Reverse Description
ONE N:CAROLINA GOLD DOLLAR.
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Struck sometime in late 1832 or early 1833 and on through the middle of 1834, the K-1 is popularly collected because of its status as the first gold dollar struck in the United States. The dies are different from earlier Bechtler issues, with a neat, serrated border, allowing more room for the legends. Like the early beaded border issues, the K-1 dollar is struck to the pre–August 1834, US standard: 30 grains of 20-carat gold to the dollar. The relatively high survival rate of the K-1 gold dollar suggests that Bechtler’s new, convenient denomination met with wide acceptance. It is the only Bechtler conforming to the pre-1834 US standard that is generally available, with approximately 150 pieces extant. Grades vary from Very Fine to Brilliant Uncirculated, with three or four choice Mint State examples vying for finest-known status. A single plain edge example (K-1a) is known from a late state of the dies.
Obverse: 30G H RUTHERF CBECHTLER
Reverse: ONE NCAROLINA GOLD DOLLAR
Catalog Information
GSID:
375980
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
30.G * RUTHERF: C.BECHTLER.
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:
30 GR, Plain Edge, K-1a
Coin Date:
(1832-34)
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
Unique
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Request Pricing(1832-34) G$1 C. Bechtler, 30 GR, Reeded Edge, K-1 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $43,200
(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
(1834-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 70 GR, 20C, K-13 MS
Worth: $7,500 – $72,000
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