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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the C. Bechtler (Carolina & Georgia) series of Pioneer & Territorial Gold in the U.S. Coins contains 30 distinct entries with CPG® values between $3,750.00 and $360,000.00.
A skilled German metallurgist, Christopher Bechtler, assisted by his son August and his nephew, also named Christopher, operated a private mint in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Rutherford County and other areas in the Piedmont region of North Carolina and Georgia were the principal sources of the nation's gold supply from 1790 until the California gold strikes in 1848. The coins minted by the Bechtlers were of only three denominations, but they covered a wide variety of weights and sizes. Rotated dies are common throughout the series. In 1831, the Bechtlers produced the first gold dollar in the United States. (The U.S. Mint struck its first circulating gold dollar in 1849.) Bechtler coins were well accepted by the public and circulated widely in the Southeast. The inscription AUGUST 1. 1834 on several varieties of five-dollar pieces has a special significance. The secretary of the Treasury recommended to the Mint director that gold coins of the reduced weight bear the authorization date. This was not done on federal gold coinage, but the elder Christopher Bechtler evidently acted on the recommendation to avoid potential difficulty with Treasury authorities.

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  C. Bechtler (Carolina & Georgia) Value Range Favorite
C. Bechtler (Carolina & Georgia) Value Range  
(1832-34) G$1 C. Bechtler, 30 GR, Reeded Edge, K-1 MS
$5,500
-
$52,000
$5,500 - $52,000
(1832-34) G$1 C. Bechtler, 30 GR, Plain Edge, K-1a MS
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(1834) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, High, Reeded Edge, K-2 MS
$8,250
-
$30,000
$8,250 - $30,000
(1834) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, High, Plain Edge, K-2a MS
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(1835-37) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, Center, Reeded Edge, K-3 MS
$5,250
-
$30,000
$5,250 - $30,000
(1835-37) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, Center, Plain Edge, K-3a MS
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(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler, N Reversed, K-4 MS
$3,750
-
$40,500
$3,750 - $40,500
(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, No 75 GR, Finely Beaded Reverse, K-5 MS
$31,000
-
$151,000
$31,000 - $151,000

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(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, No 75 GR, Coarse Beads, K-6 MS
$60,000
-
$216,000
$60,000 - $216,000
(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, CAROLINA, K-7 MS
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(1832) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 75 GR, Beaded Border, K-8 MS
$39,000
-
$79,000
$39,000 - $79,000
(1832-34) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 75 GR, with Star, K-9 MS
$83,000
-
$83,000
$83,000 - $83,000
(1837-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 67 GR, 21C, K-10 MS
$10,000
-
$50,500
$10,000 - $50,500
(1835-37) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 64 GR, 22C, Uneven, K-11 MS
$12,000
-
$43,000
$12,000 - $43,000
(1837-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 64 GR, 22C, Even, K-12 MS
$12,000
-
$54,000
$12,000 - $54,000
(1834-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 70 GR, 20C, K-13 MS
$13,000
-
$86,500
$13,000 - $86,500
(1831) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 20C, Without 150 GR, K-14 MS
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(1832) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 150 GR, 20C, Beaded Border, K-15 MS
$36,000
-
$132,000
$36,000 - $132,000
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(1834) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Dated Obverse, No Initial or Star, K-Transitional MS
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(1834) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Colon, Reeded Edge, K-16 MS
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(1834) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Colon, Plain Edge, K-16a MS
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(1834-37) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Plain Edge, K-17 MS
$11,500
-
$75,000
$11,500 - $75,000
(1834-37) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Reeded Edge, K-17a MS
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(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18 MS
$18,500
-
$24,000
$18,500 - $24,000
(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, Distant 20, K-19 MS
$14,500
-
$86,500
$14,500 - $86,500
(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Plain Edge, K-20 MS
$10,000
-
$63,500
$10,000 - $63,500
(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Part, Reeded Edge, K-20a MS
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(1835-37) G$5 C. Bechtler, GEORGIA, RUTHERFORD, 128 GR, 22C, Colon, K-21 MS
$66,000
-
$360,000
$66,000 - $360,000
(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, GEORGIA, RUTHERFORD, 128 GR, 22C, K-22 MS
$19,000
-
$78,000
$19,000 - $78,000
(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, GEORGIA, RUTHERF., 128 GR, 22C, K-23 MS
$24,000
-
$122,500
$24,000 - $122,500
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Greysheet Catalog Details

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the C. Bechtler (Carolina & Georgia) series of Pioneer & Territorial Gold in the U.S. Coins contains 30 distinct entries with CPG® values between $3,750.00 and $360,000.00.
A skilled German metallurgist, Christopher Bechtler, assisted by his son August and his nephew, also named Christopher, operated a private mint in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Rutherford County and other areas in the Piedmont region of North Carolina and Georgia were the principal sources of the nation's gold supply from 1790 until the California gold strikes in 1848. The coins minted by the Bechtlers were of only three denominations, but they covered a wide variety of weights and sizes. Rotated dies are common throughout the series. In 1831, the Bechtlers produced the first gold dollar in the United States. (The U.S. Mint struck its first circulating gold dollar in 1849.) Bechtler coins were well accepted by the public and circulated widely in the Southeast. The inscription AUGUST 1. 1834 on several varieties of five-dollar pieces has a special significance. The secretary of the Treasury recommended to the Mint director that gold coins of the reduced weight bear the authorization date. This was not done on federal gold coinage, but the elder Christopher Bechtler evidently acted on the recommendation to avoid potential difficulty with Treasury authorities.

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

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