(1842-52) A.Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS 141 GR, 20C, K-29 Values

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(1842-52) A.Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS 141 GR, 20C, K-29 Values

Details

Kagin-29 is the rarest of the three regular Augustus Bechtler half eagles. Fewer than 15 examples are known, most of which are graded XF or AU. A single, mint state example is unchallenged as finest known.

Obverse: 141.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.

Reverse: 5 DOLLARS. * A. BECHTLER.RUTHERFORD.

Basic Information

GSID:

11688

Coin Date:

(1842-52)

Denomination:

G$5 / 5 Dollar Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Rutherford County, North Carolina

Mintage:

<15 known

Coinage Type:

Private & Pioneer Gold

Coinage Years:

1842-1852

Composition:

Gold

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

A.Bechtler

Variety 2:

141 GR, 20C, K-29

Rarity:

R-H6

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.8333

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

A.Bechtler

Obverse Lettering:

141.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.

Obverse Designer:

A.Bechtler

Reverse Lettering:

5 DOLLARS. * A. BECHTLER.RUTHERFORD.

Reverse Designer:

A.Bechtler

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