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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the C. Bechtler (Carolinas & Georgia) series of Pioneer & Territorial Gold in the U.S. Coins contains 29 distinct entries with CPG® values between $3,130.00 and $300,000.00.
A skilled German metallurgist, Christopher Bechtler, assisted by his son August and his nephew, also named Christopher, operated a private mint in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Rutherford County and other areas in the Piedmont region of North Carolina and Georgia were the principal sources of the nation's gold supply from 1790 until the California gold strikes in 1848. The coins minted by the Bechtlers were of only three denominations, but they covered a wide variety of weights and sizes. Rotated dies are common throughout the series. In 1831, the Bechtlers produced the first gold dollar in the United States. (The U.S. Mint struck its first circulating gold dollar in 1849.) Bechtler coins were well accepted by the public and circulated widely in the Southeast. The inscription AUGUST 1. 1834 on several varieties of five-dollar pieces has a special significance. The secretary of the Treasury recommended to the Mint director that gold coins of the reduced weight bear the authorization date. This was not done on federal gold coinage, but the elder Christopher Bechtler evidently acted on the recommendation to avoid potential difficulty with Treasury authorities.

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  C. Bechtler (Carolinas & Georgia) Value Range Favorite
C. Bechtler (Carolinas & Georgia) Value Range  
(1831-34) G$1 C. Bechtler, Reeded Edge, 30 GR, K-1 MS
$5,500
-
$51,800
$5,500 - $51,800
(1834-37) G$1 C. Bechtler, Reeded Edge, 28 GR, High, K-2 MS
$8,130
-
$30,000
$8,130 - $30,000
(1834-37) G$1 C. Bechtler, Reeded Edge, 28 GR, Center, K-3 MS
$5,310
-
$30,000
$5,310 - $30,000
(1837-42) G$1 C. Bechtler, N Reversed, K-4 MS
$3,130
-
$27,000
$3,130 - $27,000
ND $2 1/2 C. Bechtler, No 75 GR, Coarse Beads, K-6 MS
$60,000
-
$216,000
$60,000 - $216,000
(1837-42) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 67 GR, 21C, K-10 MS
$10,000
-
$50,400
$10,000 - $50,400
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(1837-42) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 70 GR, 20C, K-13 MS
$13,200
-
$108,000
$13,200 - $108,000
(1837-42) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 64 GR, 22C, K-11 MS
$11,900
-
$43,200
$11,900 - $43,200

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(1837-42) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler, Even 22, K-12 MS
$12,000
-
$54,000
$12,000 - $54,000
(1831-34) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 75 GR, Beaded, K-8 MS
$39,000
-
$79,200
$39,000 - $79,200
ND $2 1/2 C. Bechtler, No 75 GR, Fine Beads, K-5 MS
$31,200
-
$151,200
$31,200 - $151,200
ND $2 1/2 C. Bechtler, CAROLINA MS
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(1831-34) $2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 75 GR, with Star, K-9 MS
$82,800
-
$82,800
$82,800 - $82,800
ND $5 C. Bechtler, Rutherford Part, Reeded Edge MS
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ND $5 C. Bechtler, No Star and No C MS
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1834 $5 C. Bechtler, Plain Edge, RUTHERFORD, K-16a MS
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(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, PE, K-17 MS
$10,000
-
$72,000
$10,000 - $72,000
1834 $5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, Reeded Edge, 140G, 20C, K-17a MS
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1834 $5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, K-18 MS
$18,600
-
$23,800
$18,600 - $23,800
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler, 134 GR, with Star, K-20 MS
$10,000
-
$19,800
$10,000 - $19,800
ND $5 C. Bechtler, 134 NS MS
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(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler, GEORGIA, 128 GR, 22C, K-22 MS
$19,200
-
$77,800
$19,200 - $77,800
(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 128 GR, Colon, K-21 MS
$66,000
-
$300,000
$66,000 - $300,000

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(1837-42) $5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 128 GR, 22C, K-23 MS
$11,300
-
$43,200
$11,300 - $43,200
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler, 140GR, 20C MS
$15,600
-
$50,400
$15,600 - $50,400
1834 $5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 20 GR, Distant 20, K-19 MS
$14,400
-
$86,400
$14,400 - $86,400
(1831-34) $5 C. Bechtler, 150 GR, Beaded Border MS
$36,000
-
$132,000
$36,000 - $132,000
ND $5 C. Bechtler, NO 150 MS
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ND $5 C. Bechtler, Restrike PR
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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the C. Bechtler (Carolinas & Georgia) series of Pioneer & Territorial Gold in the U.S. Coins contains 29 distinct entries with CPG® values between $3,130.00 and $300,000.00.
A skilled German metallurgist, Christopher Bechtler, assisted by his son August and his nephew, also named Christopher, operated a private mint in Rutherford County, North Carolina. Rutherford County and other areas in the Piedmont region of North Carolina and Georgia were the principal sources of the nation's gold supply from 1790 until the California gold strikes in 1848. The coins minted by the Bechtlers were of only three denominations, but they covered a wide variety of weights and sizes. Rotated dies are common throughout the series. In 1831, the Bechtlers produced the first gold dollar in the United States. (The U.S. Mint struck its first circulating gold dollar in 1849.) Bechtler coins were well accepted by the public and circulated widely in the Southeast. The inscription AUGUST 1. 1834 on several varieties of five-dollar pieces has a special significance. The secretary of the Treasury recommended to the Mint director that gold coins of the reduced weight bear the authorization date. This was not done on federal gold coinage, but the elder Christopher Bechtler evidently acted on the recommendation to avoid potential difficulty with Treasury authorities.

Catalog Detail

Legal Disclaimer

The prices listed in our database are intended to be used as an indication only. Users are strongly encouraged to seek multiple sources of pricing before making a final determination of value. CDN Publishing is not responsible for typographical or database-related errors. Your use of this site indicates full acceptance of these terms.

Read CDN Terms of Use