Whitman Expo
(1842-52) A.Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS 128 GR, 22C, K-28 Values
Details
The Kagin-28 is Augustus Bechtler’s 22-carat half eagle variant. Approximately two dozen examples are known, most of which are graded XF or AU. A single, mint state specimen, owned by a North Carolina family from the mid-19th century until 2006, is the finest known of the variety.
Obverse: 128.G. 22. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse: 5 DOLLARS. * A. BECHTLER.RUTHERFORD.
Basic Information
GSID:
11686
Coin Date:
(1842-52)
Denomination:
G$5 / 5 Dollar Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Rutherford County, North Carolina
Mintage:
~24 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1842-1852
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
A.Bechtler
Variety 2:
128 GR, 22C, K-28
Rarity:
R-6
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9167
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
A.Bechtler
Obverse Lettering:
128.G. 22. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Obverse Designer:
A.Bechtler
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * A. BECHTLER.RUTHERFORD.
Reverse Designer:
A.Bechtler
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