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(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 141 GR, 20C, K-29 MS

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(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 141 GR, 20C, K-29 MS
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Kagin-29 is the rarest of the three regular Augustus Bechtler half eagles. Fewer than 15 examples are known, most of which are graded XF or AU. A single, mint state example is unchallenged as finest known.

Obverse Description

141.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.

Reverse Description

5 DOLLARS. * A. BECHTLER.RUTHERFORD.

Catalog Information

GSID: 11688
Designer: A.Bechtler
Obverse Designer: A.Bechtler
Obverse Lettering: 141.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer: A.Bechtler
Reverse Lettering: 5 DOLLARS. * A. BECHTLER.RUTHERFORD.
Fineness: 0.8333
Strike Type: Business
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: A.Bechtler
Variety 2: 141 GR, 20C, K-29
Coin Date: (1842-52)
Denomination: G$5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina
Mintage: <15 known
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1842-1852
Composition: Gold
Rarity: H6
PCGS #: 10049
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Coin Value History
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 141 GR, 20C, K-29 MS
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GSID:11688 PCGS:10049 Shop related

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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for (1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 141 GR, 20C, K-29 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS61 CAC $65,000 $1,234
MS61 - $54,000 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

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(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 134 GR, 21C, K-27 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $30,000
(1842) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 134 GR, 21C, No Star, K-26 MS
Worth: $8,000 – $18,000
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 128 GR, 22C, K-28 MS
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 128 GR, 22C, K-28 MS
Worth: $15,000 – $78,000
(1908) G$5 A.Bechtler, 141 GR, 20C, Chapman Restrike, K-30 PR
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Worth: $30,000 – $66,000

Auction Prices

Recent public sale records for this item
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$5 1842-50 A. BECHTLER. 141G, 20C. NGC AU53
$5 1842-50 A. BECHTLER. 141G, 20C. NGC AU53
$22,325
Sold 12/3/2020
Legend Numismatics
Undated (1842-1852?) August Bechtler $5 Gold. K-29. Rarity-7. 141.G., 20 CARATS. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.
Undated (1842-1852?) August Bechtler $5 Gold. K-29. Rarity-7. 141.G., 20 CARATS. MS-61 (PCGS). CAC.
$36,369
Sold 8/18/2011
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
(1842-52) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 141G. 20C. AU55 NGC. ...
(1842-52) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 141G. 20C. AU55 NGC. ...
$13,800
Sold 2/8/2009
Heritage Auctions
(1842-52) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 141G. 20C. VF35 PCGS. K-29, R.7. An extremely rare Bechtler five that is missing from...
(1842-52) $5 A. Bechtler Five Dollar, 141G. 20C. VF35 PCGS. K-29, R.7. An extremely rare Bechtler five that is missing from...
$14,375
Sold 3/17/2007
Heritage Auctions
$4,140
Sold 5/28/2001
GOLDBERG COINS
$4,510
Sold 9/7/1997
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
$22,000
Sold 5/31/1992
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
A.BECHTLER $5 141GR 20C
$5,720
Sold 7/31/1993
Heritage Auctions
$8,800
Sold 5/31/1992
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
$7,425
Sold 1/11/1994
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
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