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(1834) G$5 C. Bechtler RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Colon, Reeded Edge, K-16

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    (1834) C. Bechtler G$5 MS RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Colon, Reeded Edge, K-16 0 David Lawrence Rare Coins 8,751 11/02/2014
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      Entry Details

      PCGS Number: 10092
      Coin Date: (1834)
      Denomination (Short): G$5
      Denomination (Long): 5 Dollar Gold
      Variety: C. Bechtler
      Variety 2: RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Colon, Reeded Edge, K-16
      Desg: MS
      Composition: Gold
      Mintage: 5-6 known
      Strike Type: Business
      Coinage Type: Pioneer & Territorial Gold
      Coinage Years: 1831-1842
      Mint Location: Carolina
      Fineness: 0.8333
      Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
      Edge: Reeded
      Obverse Description: 140.G. AUGUST 1. 1834. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
      Reverse Description: 5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD
      General Notes: The Kagin-16 is the earliest half eagle variety to use the basic layout that Bechtler would adopt for his subsequent issues. The new arrangement featured a star, his first initial and surname, and location surrounding the denomination. The reverse die on this variety, with the word DOLLARS situated away from AT RUTHERFORD apparently failed or was deemed unattractive, as the Kagin-16 (reeded edge) and Kagin-16a (plain edge) are among the rarest Bechtler half eagles, with only five or six examples known of the two varieties.
      PCGS #: 10092
      NGC ID: 6HJT
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