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Coin Date: (1837-42) Denomination (Short): G$5 Denomination (Long): 5 Dollar Gold Variety: C. Bechtler Variety 2: RUTHERF., 134 GR, 21C, with Star, Part, Reeded Edge, K-20a Desg: MS Composition: Gold Mintage: Unique Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: Pioneer & Territorial Gold Coinage Years: 1831-1842 Mint Location: Carolina Fineness: 0.875 Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr. Edge: Partially Reeded Obverse Description: 134.G. * CAROLINA GOLD. 21 CARATS. Reverse Description: 5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF: General Notes: Bechtler’s 21-carat issues first appeared sometime after 1836. They are relatively plentiful, despite being issued for a short period of time. The Kagin-20 half eagle is the second most available Bechtler $5, with approximately 100 pieces in private hands; however, attractive, uncirculated coins are quite difficult to locate. The partially-reeded edge variety is unique. NGC ID: 2B9T
