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(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18 MS

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(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18 MS
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The Kagin-18 is a muling of the dated obverse die used on the K-Transitional, K-16, and K-17 half eagles, paired with the final C. Bechtler reverse die with RUTHERF: abbreviated. There are perhaps ten known examples in XF or AU, with a single mint state specimen considered the finest known.

Obverse Description

AUGUST 1.1834. 140.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.

Reverse Description

5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:

Catalog Information

GSID: 11728
Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering: AUGUST 1.1834. 140.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering: 5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:
Fineness: 0.8333
Strike Type: Business
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: C. Bechtler
Variety 2: RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18
Coin Date: (1837-42)
Denomination: G$5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Carolina
Mintage: ~11 known
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1831-1842
Composition: Gold
Rarity: 7
PCGS #: 10095
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Coin Value History
(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18 MS
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(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18 MS
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GSID:11728 PCGS:10095 Shop related

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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for (1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, AUGUST 1, 1834, K-18 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
AU53 CAC $32,500 $1,234
AU53 - $27,000 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

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1834 Christopher Bechtler $5. K-18. Rarity-7. RUTHERF., 140.G., 20 CARATS, AUGUST 1, 1834. AU-53 (PCGS).
1834 Christopher Bechtler $5. K-18. Rarity-7. RUTHERF., 140.G., 20 CARATS, AUGUST 1, 1834. AU-53 (PCGS).
$16,800
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1834 $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, Plain Edge, 20 Close to CARATS, RUTHERF: AU50 PCGS. K-18, R.7. ...
1834 $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, Plain Edge, 20 Close to CARATS, RUTHERF: AU50 PCGS. K-18, R.7. ...
$19,975
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