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(1834-37) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Reeded Edge, K-17a MS

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The Kagin-17 is the most readily available Bechtler half eagle, with over 100 examples extant. It shares an obverse die with the Kagin-Transitional, Kagin-16, and Kagin-18 half eagles. The Kagin-17’s new reverse die resembles the Kagin-16 reverse but has the word DOLLARS equidistant from 5 and AT RUTHERFORD. The same reverse die is also paired with two GEORGIA GOLD obverses (K-21 and K-22).

Obverse Description

140.G. AUGUST 1. 1834. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD

Reverse Description

5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD

Catalog Information

GSID: 11727
Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering: 140.G. AUGUST 1. 1834. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD
Reverse Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering: 5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD
Fineness: 0.8333
Strike Type: Business
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: C. Bechtler
Variety 2: RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Reeded Edge, K-17a
Coin Date: (1834-37)
Denomination: G$5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Carolina
Mintage: 2 known
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1831-1842
Composition: Gold
Rarity: 8
PCGS #: 10094
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