Whitman Expo
(1834) C. Bechtler One Dollar Gold MS 28 GR, High, Reeded Edge, K-2 Values
Details
Struck using a middle state of the same reverse die as the 30-grain Kagin-1 dollar, the Kagin-2 is the earliest gold dollar struck to the 20-carat/28-grain per dollar standard adopted by Christopher Bechtler, Sr., in late 1834. The location of the “28.G.” weight suggests that Bechtler may have intended to include the fineness on these early dollars. This variety was probably struck for less than a year and appears infrequently at auction. Approximately 20 examples are known, with a handful of pieces in mint state, with the reeded edge. The plain edge is rare with just a couple known.
Obverse: 28.G (high) CBECHTLER.RUTHERF:
Reverse: ONE N:CAROLINA GOLD DOLLAR.
Basic Information
GSID:
11731
Coin Date:
(1834)
Denomination:
G$1 / One Dollar Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
~20 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
28 GR, High, Reeded Edge, K-2
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
