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The Kagin-17 is the most readily available Bechtler half eagle, with over 100 examples extant. It shares an obverse die with the Kagin-Transitional, Kagin-16, and Kagin-18 half eagles. The Kagin-17’s new reverse die resembles the Kagin-16 reverse but has the word DOLLARS equidistant from 5 and AT RUTHERFORD. The same reverse die is also paired with two GEORGIA GOLD obverses (K-21 and K-22). Kagin-17 is generally available graded XF/AU, and around a dozen or so mint state examples exist.
Obverse Description
140.G. AUGUST 1. 1834. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD
Reverse Description
5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD
Catalog Information
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Subject: I would like to contribute catalog info to CDN for (1834-37) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Plain Edge, K-17 MS
Body: Referring page: http://www.greysheet.com/prices/item/c-bechtler-five-dollar-plain-edge-rutherford-kagin-17-territorial-gold-coinage/gsid/11726 GSID: 11726 Title: (1834-37) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Plain Edge, K-17 MS
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Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MS63 |
|
$75,000 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | - | $62,500 | $1,234 |
| MS62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
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