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(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, Distant 20, K-19 VF20
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(1837-42) G$5  C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, Distant 20, K-19 MS

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(1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, Distant 20, K-19

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$1,234
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$1,234
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Undated (1834-1837) Christopher Bechtler $5 Gold. K-19. Rarity-6+. 140.G., 20 CARATS, AUGUST 1, 1834, 20 Distant from CARATS. AU-53 (NGC).
AU53 NGC
Undated (1834-1837) Christopher Bechtler $5 Gold. K-19. Rarity-6+. 140.G., 20 CARATS, AUGUST 1, 1834, 20 Distant from CARATS. AU-53 (NGC).
$10,800
Sold 8/6/2020
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
(1834-1837) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 140 G., 20 Distant, RUTHERF:, AU58 NGC. K-19, Low R.6. ...
AU58 NGC
(1834-1837) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 140 G., 20 Distant, RUTHERF:, AU58 NGC. K-19, Low R.6. ...
$13,800
Sold 4/25/2019
Heritage Auctions
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF: MS61 PCGS. K-19, Low R.6. ...
MS61 PCGS
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF: MS61 PCGS. K-19, Low R.6. ...
$28,200
Sold 5/1/2016
Heritage Auctions
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF AU58 NGC. K-19, High R.6. ...
AU58 NGC
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF AU58 NGC. K-19, High R.6. ...
$16,450
Sold 6/7/2015
Heritage Auctions
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF AU58 NGC. ...
AU58 NGC
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF AU58 NGC. ...
$14,950
Sold 9/21/2008
Heritage Auctions
AU55 PCGS
$19,550
Sold 11/13/2007
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#10115)...
MS61 NGC
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#10115)...
$35,938
Sold 9/4/2007
Heritage Auctions
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant MS61 NGC. ...
MS61 NGC
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant MS61 NGC. ...
$27,600
Sold 8/12/2007
Heritage Auctions
(1834-37) $5 C.Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant AU58 PCGS. K-19, High R.6. A rare variety with the 20 distant from the word...
AU58 PCGS
$13,800
Sold 11/30/2006
Heritage Auctions
(1834-37) $5 C.Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant AU58 PCGS. K-19, High R.6. A rare variety with the 20 distant from the word...
AU58 PCGS
$15,525
Sold 8/14/2006
Heritage Auctions
C.BECHTLER $5 20 DISTANT
AU55 PCGS
$9,900
Sold 7/30/1994
Heritage Auctions
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