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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 Description
134.G: 21. CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Description
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER. AT RUTHERF:
Catalog Information
GSID:
11720
Designer:
A. & C. Bechtler
Obverse Designer:
A.Bechtler
Obverse Lettering:
134.G: 21. CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER. AT RUTHERF:
Fineness:
0.875
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
RUTHERFORD, 134 GR, 21C, No Star, K-26
Coin Date:
(1842)
Denomination:
G$5
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
3 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
8
PCGS #:
10100
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Coin Value History
(1842) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 134 GR, 21C, No Star, K-26 MS
Value By Grade
(1842) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 134 GR, 21C, No Star, K-26 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU55 |
|
$21,500 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $18,000 | $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 |
(1842-52) G$1 A.Bechtler, 27 GR, 21C, PE, K-24 MS
Worth: $1,600 – $36,000
(1842-52) G$1 A.Bechtler, 27 GR, 21C, RE, K-25 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $48,000
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 134 GR, 21C, K-27 MS
Worth: $6,000 – $30,000
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 128 GR, 22C, K-28 MS
Worth: $15,000 – $78,000
(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 141 GR, 20C, K-29 MS
Worth: $12,500 – $54,000
(1908) G$5 A.Bechtler, 141 GR, 20C, Chapman Restrike, K-30 PR
Worth: $30,000 – $66,000
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