Whitman Expo
The unprecedented crossover underscores his personal efforts to combat “grade inflation.”
Image Coming Soon
We're working on adding images for this item.
Thank you to our sponsors!
Go check them out!
The Kagin-7 pairs a late state of the reverse die seen on the Kagin-6 quarter eagle with a new obverse die. Although this obverse die was made using the same punch set as the earlier Bechtler quarter eagle dies, some of the punches show evidence of wear, and others have been reworked. The layout of this die is the same as the Kagin-14 beaded border $5, suggesting that Bechtler hoped to issue a visually consistent product.
The Kagin-7 obverse die failed relatively quickly, as evidenced by a large, diagonal die crack that starts at 7:00 on the obverse and continues across the die towards the “0” of “2 50.” For many years, the only quarter eagle of this variety known to numismatists was the Jenks/Nygren/Walton/ Lilly-specimen, now impounded at the Smithsonian Institution. A second example — discovered on a charm bracelet in 1981 — is the only Kagin-7 available to collectors.
Obverse Description
2 50. 20.C. NORTH CAROLINA GOLD. (encircled by 85 beads)
Reverse Description
RUTHERFORD C.BECHTLER , ASSAYER, (encircled by 57 beads)
Book Reference
The K-7 pairs a late state of the reverse die seen on the K-6 quarter eagle with a new obverse die. Although this obverse die was made using the same punch set as the earlier Bechtler quarter eagle dies, some of the punches show evidence of wear, and others have been reworked. The layout of this die is the same as the K-14 Beaded Border $5 coin (see page 27), suggesting that Bechtler hoped to issue a visually consistent product.
The K-7 obverse die failed relatively quickly, as evidenced by a large, diagonal die crack that starts at 7:00 on the obverse and continues across the die towards the 0 in 2 50. For many years, the only quarter eagle of this variety known to numismatists was the Jenks/Nygren/Walton/Lilly example, now impounded at the Smithsonian Institution. A second example—discovered on a charm bracelet in 1981—is the only K-7 available to collectors.
Obverse: 2 50. 20.C. NORTH CAROLINA GOLD., encircled by 85 beads
Reverse: RUTHERFORD CBECHTLER ASSAYER, encircled by 57 beads
Catalog Information
GSID:
11714
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
2 50. 20.C. NORTH CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
RUTHERFORD C.BECHTLER , ASSAYER
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
CAROLINA, K-7
Coin Date:
(1831)
Denomination:
G$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
2 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
8
PCGS #:
10085
Send Catalog Feedback
To: editor@greysheet.com
Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for (1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, CAROLINA, K-7 MS
Body: Referring page: http://dev.greysheet.com/prices/item/c-bechtler-two-and-a-half-dollar-carolina-territorial-gold-coinage/gsid/11714 GSID: 11714 Title: (1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, CAROLINA, K-7 MS
Subscribe to View
View more data, info, and visualizations. Get access to retail and wholesale pricing as well as auction data.
Pricing Data Not Yet Available
We are constantly adding to our pricing database and prioritize user requests. Click below to request pricing for this item.
Request Pricing(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
(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
Greysheet News
Prominent Collector Dell Loy Hansen Submitting His Historical Collection Of U.S. Coins To CAC Grading
8/8/2024
American Numismatic Association's Largest Coin Show, August 6-10 In Chicago
Dazzling rarities, free educational opportunities, family fun and more await at the Donald E. Stephens Convention Center
7/25/2024
United States Mint Unveils Designs For The 2025 United States Marine Corps 250th Anniversary Commemorative Coin Program
The designs will be featured on a $5 gold coin, a $1 silver coin, and a half dollar clad coin.
7/23/2024
Events
Heritage Auctions: US Currency Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Heritage Auctions: World Paper Money Tuesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Tuesday, June 2, 2026
Heritage Auctions: US Coins Tuesday & Wednesday Select Auction
Location: Heritage Auctions
Wednesday, June 3, 2026