(1835-37) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS GEORGIA, RUTHERFORD, 128 GR, 22C, Colon, K-21 Values

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C. Bechtler: Carolina & Georgia (1832–1842)

(1835-37) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS GEORGIA, RUTHERFORD, 128 GR, 22C, Colon, K-21 Values

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(1835-37) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS GEORGIA, RUTHERFORD, 128 GR, 22C, Colon, K-21 Values

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The Kagin-21 half eagle appears to be the earliest of three GEORGIA GOLD $5 varieties, and is easiest to recognize by the use of a pair of colons on the obverse at :GEORGIA and 28.G.:. It is the scarcest of the three GEORGIA GOLD half eagle varieties, with 14 examples identified. A couple of choice AU/low-end mint state examples vie for finest known honors.

Obverse: 128.G: * 22 CARATS. :GEORGIA GOLD.

Reverse: 5 DOLLARS. * C.BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD

Basic Information

GSID:

11725

Coin Date:

(1835-37)

Denomination:

G$5 / 5 Dollar Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Carolina

Mintage:

~14 known

Coinage Type:

Private & Pioneer Gold

Coinage Years:

1831-1842

Composition:

Gold

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

C. Bechtler

Variety 2:

GEORGIA, RUTHERFORD, 128 GR, 22C, Colon, K-21

Rarity:

R-H6

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9167

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Christopher Bechtler, Sr.

Obverse Lettering:

128.G: * 22 CARATS. :GEORGIA GOLD.

Obverse Designer:

Christopher Bechtler, Sr.

Reverse Lettering:

5 DOLLARS. * C.BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD

Reverse Designer:

Christopher Bechtler, Sr.

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