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(1835-37) C. Bechtler $2.50 Gold MS 64 GR, 22C, Uneven, K-11 Values
Details
The Kagin-11 is the earlier of two GEORGIA GOLD, 22 carat quarter eagles, and shares its reverse die with the K-13 (and all other pill-style Bechtler $2 1/2s). The 22 on the obverse is punched into the die with the first 2 in 22 lower, and rotated about 10 degrees clockwise, creating a somewhat haphazard appearance. With 40 examples known, the Kagin-11 is the most available Bechtler $2 1/2, but only by a narrow margin. Around ten examples are known in mint state.
Obverse: 64.G. 22~.CARATS. GEORGIA GOLD.
Reverse: 250 BECHTLER. RUTHERF:
Basic Information
GSID:
11711
Coin Date:
(1835-37)
Denomination:
G$2 1/2 / $2.50 Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
~10 known
Coinage Type:
Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
64 GR, 22C, Uneven, K-11
Rarity:
R-H5
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9167
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering:
64.G. 22~.CARATS. GEORGIA GOLD.
Obverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering:
250 BECHTLER. RUTHERF:
Reverse Designer:
Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
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