$5 C. Bechtler, 134 Grains, 21 Carats

Weight

8.7 g

Diameter

NA

Thickness

NA

Material

Gold

Shape

Round

Edge Type

Reeded

Technique

Struck

Front design

Christopher Bechtler's name and "5 DOLLARS"

Back design

5 DOLLARS, 134 Grains, 21 Carats

Year of Minting

NA

Ruler

NA

Mint location

NA

Mint mark

NA

Orientation

Coin alignment

Inscriptions

C. BECHTLER | 5 DOLLARS | 134 GRS | 21 CARATS

Context

: Kagin 26 is an extremely rare variety within the Bechtler series. When Don Kagin wrote his book on Pioneer Gold Coins in 1981, he knew of only one example; inbn fact. Today, two examples are known: one in the National Numismatic Collection at the Smithsonian Institution and another (PCGS AU53) in a private collection. This variety features a stated weight of 134 grains and a stated fineness of 21 carats, but lacks a star as seen on Kagin-20. Kagin called this a transitional issue because the same obverse was used by both Christopher and August Bechtler. No other Bechtler die -- of any denomination -- shares this unusual distinction.

Rarity

Ultra rare

Coin type

Bechtler (N. Carolina/Georgia) (1831-1850)

In circulation

NA

Demonetized

No

Marketplace listings

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