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The Kagin-19 features a new “140.G.” dated obverse die on which “20.” is distanced from CARATS. This obverse is paired with a new reverse die with RUTHERF: abbreviated. Fewer than 40 examples exist in private hands, a handful of which are known in lower uncirculated grades.
Obverse Description
AUGUST 1.1834. 140.G. 20. CARATS. (distant) CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Description
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:
Catalog Information
GSID:
11724
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
AUGUST 1.1834. 140.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:
Fineness:
0.8333
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, Distant 20, K-19
Coin Date:
(1837-42)
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
<40 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
5
PCGS #:
10115
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Coin Value History
(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, Distant 20, K-19 MS
Value By Grade
(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, Distant 20, K-19 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $72,000 | $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 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 140 G., 20 Distant, RUTHERF:, AU58 PCGS. K-19, R.5. ...
$72,000
Undated (1834-1837) Christopher Bechtler $5 Gold. K-19. Rarity-6+. 140.G., 20 CARATS, AUGUST 1, 1834, 20 Distant from CARATS. AU-53 (NGC).
$10,800
(1834-1837) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF, XF40 PCGS. K-19, Low R.6. ...
$9,694
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF: MS61 PCGS. K-19, Low R.6. ...
$28,200
$6,325
$19,550
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant AU50 PCGS. K-19, High R.6. A pleasing example of this Bechtler variety. Th...
$13,800
(1834-37) $5 C.Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant VF25 NGC. K-19, High R.6. A clean straw-gold example of this challenging Be...
$4,888
C.BECHTLER $5 20 DISTANT
$2,990
C.BECHTLER $5 20 DISTANT
$5,940
(1834-1837) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 140 G., 20 Distant, RUTHERF:, AU58 NGC. K-19, Low R.6. ...
$13,800
$9,200
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#10115)...
$35,938
C.BECHTLER $5 20 DISTANT
$9,900
C.BECHTLER $5 20 DISTANT
$8,580
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF AU58 NGC. K-19, High R.6. ...
$16,450
C.BECHTLER $5 20 DISTANT
$5,940
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant MS61 NGC. ...
$27,600
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF AU58 NGC. ...
$14,950
C.BECHTLER $5 20 DISTANT
$4,840
(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) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 75 GR, Beaded Border, K-8 MS
Worth: $32,500 – $150,000
(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
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