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The 70-grain, 20-carat $2 1/2 appears to be the earliest of Bechtler’s small format, “pill”-style quarter eagles and can be found from a perfect state of both dies. Like the earliest half eagle (K-Transitional) struck to the post-1834 standard, the pill-style quarter eagles omit Bechtler’s initial on the reverse. Somewhere around 30 examples of this variety are known, with a handful of mint state pieces comprising the condition census.
Obverse Description
70.G:20.CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Description
250 BECHTLER. RUTHERF:
Catalog Information
GSID:
11713
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
70.G:20.CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
250 BECHTLER. RUTHERF:
Fineness:
0.8333
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Plain
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
70 GR, 20C, K-13
Coin Date:
(1834-42)
Denomination:
G$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
~30 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H5
PCGS #:
10070
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Coin Value History
(1834-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 70 GR, 20C, K-13 MS
Value By Grade
(1834-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 70 GR, 20C, K-13 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $72,000 | $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 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Undated (1837-1842) Christopher Bechtler $2.50. K-13. Rarity-5+. 70.G., 20 CARATS. MS-62 (NGC).
$26,400
Undated (1837-1842) Christopher Bechtler $2.50. K-13. Rarity-6. 70.G., 20 CARATS. MS-63 (NGC).
$52,800
(1837-42) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, 70G. 20C. AU58 NGC. K-13, R.6. ...
$15,600
(1837-42) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, 70G. 20C. MS61 NGC. CAC. K-13, R.6. ...
$21,600
Undated (1837-1842) Christopher Bechtler $2.50 Gold. K-13. Rarity-6. 70.G., 20 CARATS. AU Details--Graffiti (PCGS).
$5,868
(1837-42) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, 70G. 20C. AU55 PCGS. ...
$17,250
(1837-42) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, 70G. 20C. XF45 NGC. K-13, R.6. Another rare Bechtler gold coin and one that is ...
$13,800
$26,450
(1837-42) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, 70G. 20C. MS62 PCGS. K-13, R.6. ...
$60,000
(1837-1842) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, 70 G. 20 C. AU58 NGC. K-13, R.6. ...
$15,600
C.BECHTLER $2 1/2 70GR 20C
$9,775
C.BECHTLER $2 1/2 70GR 20C
$5,060
$7,150
Undated (1837-1842) Christopher Bechtler $2.50. K-13. Rarity-6. 70.G., 20 CARATS. MS-62 (NGC).
$28,800
(1837-42) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, 70G. 20C. AU58 NGC. K-13, R.6. ...
$22,325
$8,800
1837-42 $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, 70G., 20 CARATS MS62 NGC. CAC. K-13, R.6. ...
$25,200
(1837-42) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, 70G. 20C. AU58 NGC. ...
$13,800
(1837-42) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler Quarter Eagle, 70G. 20C. MS62 NGC. K-13, R.6. ...
$19,975
$21,275
(1832-34) G$1 C. Bechtler, 30 GR, Reeded Edge, K-1 MS
Worth: $4,400 – $43,200
(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
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