(1837-42) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Plain Edge, K-20

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

(1837-42) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Plain Edge, K-20

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(1837-42) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Plain Edge, K-20

Basic Information

GSID:

11721

Coin Date:

(1837-42)

Denomination:

G$5 / 5 Dollar Gold

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Carolina

Mintage:

~100 known

Coinage Type:

Private & Pioneer Gold

Coinage Years:

1831-1842

Composition:

Gold

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

C. Bechtler

Variety 2:

RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Plain Edge, K-20

Rarity:

R-4

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.875

Strike Type:

Business

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Christopher Bechtler, Sr.

Obverse Lettering:

134.G. * CAROLINA GOLD. 21 CARATS.

Obverse Designer:

Christopher Bechtler, Sr.

Reverse Lettering:

5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:

Reverse Designer:

Christopher Bechtler, Sr.

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