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(1842) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS RUTHERFORD, 134 GR, 21C, No Star, K-26 Values
Details
The Kagin-26 is a muling of the A. Bechtler 134-grain obverse die and the C. Bechtler RUTHERF: abbreviated die. There are three known examples, one of which is permanently impounded in the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution.
Obverse: 134.G: 21. CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse: 5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER. AT RUTHERF:
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
3 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
RUTHERFORD, 134 GR, 21C, No Star, K-26
Rarity:
R-8
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.875
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
A. & C. Bechtler
Obverse Lettering:
134.G: 21. CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.
Obverse Designer:
A.Bechtler
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER. AT RUTHERF:
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
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