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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 810124 Coin Date: (1922) Denomination (Short): G$5 Denomination (Long): 5 Dollar Gold Variety: A.Bechtler Variety 2: 141 GR, 20C, Chapman Restrike, K-31 Desg: PR Composition: Gold Mintage: 15 Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold Coinage Years: 1831-1842 Mint Location: Carolina Fineness: 0.8333 Designer: A. & C. Bechtler Edge: Plain Obverse Description: 141.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD. Reverse Description: 5 DOLLARS. * C. BECHTLER. AT RUTHERF: General Notes: Kagin-31 is a U.S. Mint-made proof-only striking of the 141-grain, 20-carat Augustus Bechtler obverse die, paired with the C. Bechtler RUTHERF: reverse die. It is generally referred to as a restrike, although the Bechtlers never struck any coins from this die pair, technically making the issue a fantasy piece. It is believed that a total of 15 were struck, with the finest being a gem proof. PCGS #: 810124 NGC ID: 2BA4
