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PCGS Number: 10118 Coin Date: (1832) Denomination (Short): G$5 Denomination (Long): 5 Dollar Gold Variety: C. Bechtler Variety 2: RUTHERFORD, 150 GR, 20C, Beaded Border, K-15 Desg: MS Composition: Gold Mintage: ~20 known Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold Coinage Years: 1831-1842 Mint Location: Carolina Fineness: 0.8333 Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr. Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: 5 DOLLARS. 20.CARATS. 150.G.* NORTH CAROLINA GOLD. Reverse Description: RUTHERFORD COUNTY. * C.BECHTLER, ASSAYER. General Notes: The Kagin-15 is the only collectible beaded border half eagle variety. It was struck from the same dies as the Kagin-14 after the weight “150.G.” was added to the obverse. Although this variety was probably issued by Bechtler for around two years, today there are only around 20 known examples. Of these, fewer than 15 exist in the public domain, and locating a well-struck, original coin is a real challenge. Most Kagin-15 $5s grade AU, with a handful of pieces called mint state by the grading services. The finest known example is the choice BU Frossard/Ellsworth/Garrett specimen. PCGS #: 10118 NGC ID: 2B9L
