(1842) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS RUTHERFORD, 134 GR, 21C, No Star, K-26 Values

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(1842) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS RUTHERFORD, 134 GR, 21C, No Star, K-26 Values

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The Kagin-26 is a muling of the A. Bechtler 134-grain obverse die and the C. Bechtler RUTHERF: abbreviated die. There are three known examples, one of which is permanently impounded in the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution.

Obverse: 134.G: 21. CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.

Reverse: 5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER. AT RUTHERF:

Basic Information

GSID:

11720

Coin Date:

(1842)

Denomination:

G$5 / 5 Dollar Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Carolina

Mintage:

3 known

Coinage Type:

Private & Pioneer Gold

Coinage Years:

1831-1842

Composition:

Gold

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

C. Bechtler

Variety 2:

RUTHERFORD, 134 GR, 21C, No Star, K-26

Rarity:

R-8

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.875

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

A. & C. Bechtler

Obverse Lettering:

134.G: 21. CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.

Obverse Designer:

A.Bechtler

Reverse Lettering:

5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER. AT RUTHERF:

Reverse Designer:

Christopher Bechtler, Sr.

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