(1842-52) A.Bechtler One Dollar Gold MS 27 GR, 21C, RE, K-25 Values

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(1842-52) A.Bechtler One Dollar Gold MS 27 GR, 21C, RE, K-25 Values

Details

The Kagin-25 A. Bechtler gold dollars were struck using a coarsely reeded collar. They appear to have been struck from the earliest state of the 27.g. 21.c. dies, and are extremely rare, with fewer than five confirmed examples. It is likely that the coarsely reeded collar used during striking may have led to ejection issues, explaining its abandonment early in the life of the dies. A pair of coins – one graded MS60 and another graded AU58 – vie for finest known honors.

Obverse: 27.G. 21.C. CAROLINA GOLD.

Reverse: 1 DOL: * A. BECHTLER.

Basic Information

GSID:

11690

Coin Date:

(1842-52)

Denomination:

G$1 / One Dollar Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Rutherford County, North Carolina

Mintage:

<5 known

Coinage Type:

Private & Pioneer Gold

Coinage Years:

1842-1852

Composition:

Gold

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

A.Bechtler

Variety 2:

27 GR, 21C, RE, K-25

Rarity:

R-H7

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.875

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

A.Bechtler

Obverse Lettering:

27.G. 21.C. CAROLINA GOLD.

Obverse Designer:

A.Bechtler

Reverse Lettering:

1 DOL: * A. BECHTLER.

Reverse Designer:

A.Bechtler

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