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The Kagin-8 quarter eagle was issued beginning in late 1831, utilizing the dies used to strike the Kagin-6, with the addition of the weight, “75.G.” beneath “20.C.” on the obverse. Bechtler appears to have used these dies for around two years, and a late state of the reverse die has been observed with pronounced bulging in the center around RUTHERFORD. Although the Kagin-8 is the most available beaded border Bechtler of either denomination, there are still fewer than 20 examples known. As many as 15 coins exist in private hands, including a few mint state pieces. The choice BU Crouch/Allen specimen is acknowledged to be the finest known example.
Obverse Description
2 50. 20.C. 75.G. NORTH CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Description
RUTHERFORD COUNTY. * C.BECHTLER, ASSAYER.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11715
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
2 50. 20.C. 75.G. NORTH CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
RUTHERFORD COUNTY. * C.BECHTLER, ASSAYER.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
75 GR, Beaded Border, K-8
Coin Date:
(1832)
Denomination:
G$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
~15 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H6
PCGS #:
10079
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Coin Value History
(1832) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 75 GR, Beaded Border, K-8 MS
Value By Grade
(1832) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 75 GR, Beaded Border, K-8 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$180,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $132,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
(1831-34) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, Center Circle, AU58 PCGS. CAC. K-8, R.7. ...
$31,200
(1831-1834) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, Center Circle, MS62+ PCGS. K-8, R.7. ...
$57,600
$43,700
(1831-34) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, Circle Center AU50 PCGS. ...
$41,544
$83,375
C.BECHTLER $2 1/2 CIRCLE
$22,000
(1831-1834) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, Center Circle, AU58 PCGS. CAC. K-8, R.7. ...
$38,400
(1831-1834) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, Center Circle MS62 PCGS. K-8, R.7. ...
$66,000
C.BECHTLER $2 1/2 CIRCLE
$17,050
C.BECHTLER $2 1/2 CIRCLE
$11,550
(1831-1834) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, Center Circle AU58 PCGS. CAC. K-8, R.7. ...
$48,000
(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
(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, CAROLINA, K-7 MS
(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: $8,500 – $44,000
(1837-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 64 GR, 22C, Even, K-12 MS
Worth: $6,800 – $80,000
(1834-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 70 GR, 20C, K-13 MS
Worth: $7,500 – $72,000
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