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Struck sometime in late 1832 or early 1833 and on through the middle of 1834, the Kagin-1 is popularly collected because of its status as the first gold dollar struck in the United States. The dies are different from earlier Bechtler issues, with a neat, serrated border, allowing more room for the legends. Like the early beaded border issues, the K-1 dollar is struck to the pre-August 1834, U.S. standard: 30-grains of 20-carat gold to the dollar. The relatively high survival rate of the Kagin-1 gold dollar suggests that Bechtler’s new, convenient denomination met with wide acceptance. It is the only Bechtler conforming to the pre-1834 U.S. standard that is generally available, with approximately 150 pieces extant. Grades vary from VF-BU, with three or four choice mint state examples vying for finest known status. A single plain edge example (Kagin-1a) is known from a late state of the dies.
Obverse Description
30.G * RUTHERF: C.BECHTLER.
Reverse Description
ONE N:CAROLINA GOLD DOLLAR.
Catalog Information
GSID:
11733
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
30.G * RUTHERF: C.BECHTLER.
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
ONE N:CAROLINA GOLD DOLLAR.
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
30 GR, Reeded Edge, K-1
Coin Date:
(1832-34)
Denomination:
G$1
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
~150 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
4
PCGS #:
10064
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Coin Value History
(1832-34) G$1 C. Bechtler, 30 GR, Reeded Edge, K-1 MS
Value By Grade
(1832-34) G$1 C. Bechtler, 30 GR, Reeded Edge, K-1 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$52,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $43,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
(1832-34) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, 30 G., AU55 PCGS. K-1, R.4. Reeded Edge. ...
$10,980
(1831-34) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, 30 G., AU58 PCGS. K-1, R.4....
$9,900
(1832-34) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, 30 G., AU50 NGC. K-1, R.4....
$6,600
Undated (1831-1834) Christopher Bechtler $1. K-1. Rarity-4. 30.G., Star. Reeded Edge. EF-45 (NGC).
$4,320
(1831-34) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, K-1, 30 G., -- Ex-Jewelry -- ANACS. XF Details. Net Fine 12. ...
$1,560
(1831-34) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, 30G., MS62 NGC. CAC. K-1, R.4. ...
$26,400
(1831-34) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, 30 G., MS63 PCGS. CAC. K-1, R.4. ...
$43,200
Undated (1831-1834) Christopher Bechtler $1. K-1. Rarity-4. 30.G., Star. Reeded Edge. EF-40 (PCGS). CAC.
$5,040
(1831-34) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, 30G., MS61 NGC. K-1, R.4. ...
$9,625
(1831-1834 G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, 30 G., AU53 NGC. K-1, R.4. ...
$5,640
(1831-1834) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, 30 G., MS60 NGC. K-1, R.4. ...
$9,400
Undated (1831-1834) Christopher Bechtler $1 Gold. K-1. Rarity-4. 30.G., Star. AU Details--Damaged (NGC).
$2,209
$1,955
$1,430
C.BECHTLER G$1 30GR
$770
(1831-34) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, 30 G., AU55 NGC. K-1, R.4. ...
$6,600
(1832-34) G$1 C. Bechtler Dollar, 30 G., AU58 NGC. CAC. K-1, R.4....
$15,000
Undated (1832-1834) Christopher Bechtler $1. K-1. Rarity-4. 30.G., Star. Reeded Edge. AU-50 (PCGS).
$6,600
$1,552
(1831-34) G$1 C.Bechtler Dollar, 30G.--Ex-Jewelry--ANACS. XF Details, Net Fine 12....
$632
(1832-34) G$1 C. Bechtler, 30 GR, Plain Edge, K-1a MS
(1834) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, High, Reeded Edge, K-2 MS
Worth: $6,500 – $25,000
(1834) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, High, Plain Edge, K-2a MS
(1835-37) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, Center, Reeded Edge, K-3 MS
Worth: $4,250 – $25,000
(1835-37) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, Center, Plain Edge, K-3a MS
(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler, N Reversed, K-4 MS
Worth: $3,000 – $33,600
(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, No 75 GR, Finely Beaded Reverse, K-5 MS
Worth: $26,000 – $126,000
(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, No 75 GR, Coarse Beads, K-6 MS
Worth: $50,000 – $180,000
(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, CAROLINA, K-7 MS
(1832) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 75 GR, Beaded Border, K-8 MS
Worth: $32,500 – $150,000
(1832-34) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 75 GR, with Star, K-9 MS
Worth: $80,000 – $96,000
(1837-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 67 GR, 21C, K-10 MS
Worth: $7,500 – $66,000
(1835-37) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 64 GR, 22C, Uneven, K-11 MS
Worth: $8,500 – $44,000
(1837-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 64 GR, 22C, Even, K-12 MS
Worth: $6,800 – $80,000
(1834-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 70 GR, 20C, K-13 MS
Worth: $7,500 – $72,000
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