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Struck from an entirely different die pair than the previous coin, the Kagin-6 is readily identifiable due to the large, deeply impressed beaded border found on both sides of the coin. In late 1831, Bechtler would alter this obverse die with the addition of the weight, “75.G.”, resulting in the Kagin-8 variety. For many years, only six coarsely beaded Bechtler $2 1/2s were known; however, the 2024 census acknowledges a total of ten distinct pieces, eight of which are available to collectors. Most are XF or AU, with two pieces graded mint state by the third-party grading services.
Obverse Description
2 50. 20.C. GOLD.NORTH CAROLINA (encircled by 50 beads)
Reverse Description
RUTHERFORD C.BECHTLER , ASSAYER, (encircled by 57 beads)
Catalog Information
GSID:
11707
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
2 50. 20.C. GOLD.NORTH CAROLINA
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
RUTHERFORD C.BECHTLER , ASSAYER
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
No 75 GR, Coarse Beads, K-6
Coin Date:
(1831)
Denomination:
G$2 1/2
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
10 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
7
PCGS #:
10083
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Coin Value History
(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, No 75 GR, Coarse Beads, K-6 MS
Value By Grade
(1831) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, No 75 GR, Coarse Beads, K-6 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS62 |
|
$216,000 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $180,000 | $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 |
(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, 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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