Whitman Expo
(1837-42) C. Bechtler One Dollar Gold MS N Reversed, K-4 Values
Details
The Kagin-4, N Reversed gold dollar is widely referred to as a blundered die, when it is perhaps more accurately understood as a blundered punch, as the N punch itself was cut backwards. Like the Kagin-Transitional half eagle and the pill-style quarter eagles, the N Reversed dollar lacks an initial next to BECHTLER. While it has been suggested that this issue was intended as a bridge between the production of Christopher Bechtler and that of August, it seems far more likely that this is an attempt to save space on these small dies. The Kagin-4 is readily available, with more than 100 known examples. Four or five choice uncirculated N Reversed dollars vie for finest known honors.
Obverse: 28.G: *BECHTLER RUTHERF:
Reverse: O(reversed N)E DOLLAR*CAROLINA
Basic Information
GSID:
11734
Coin Date:
(1837-42)
Denomination:
G$1 / One 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:
N Reversed, K-4
Rarity:
R-4
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
