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(1834-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 70 GR, 20C, K-13 MS

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The 70-grain, 20-carat $2 1/2 appears to be the earliest of Bechtler’s small format, “pill”-style quarter eagles and can be found from a perfect state of both dies. Like the earliest half eagle (K-Transitional) struck to the post-1834 standard, the pill-style quarter eagles omit Bechtler’s initial on the reverse. Somewhere around 30 examples of this variety are known, with a handful of mint state pieces comprising the condition census.

Obverse Description

70.G:20.CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.

Reverse Description

250 BECHTLER. RUTHERF:

Catalog Information

GSID: 11713
Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering: 70.G:20.CARATS CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering: 250 BECHTLER. RUTHERF:
Fineness: 0.8333
Strike Type: Business
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: C. Bechtler
Variety 2: 70 GR, 20C, K-13
Coin Date: (1834-42)
Denomination: G$2 1/2
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Carolina
Mintage: ~30 known
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1831-1842
Composition: Gold
Rarity: H5
PCGS #: 10070
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(1834-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 70 GR, 20C, K-13 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for (1834-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 70 GR, 20C, K-13 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS63 CAC $86,500 $1,234
MS63 - $72,000 $1,234
MS62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS62 - $1,234 $1,234
MS61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS61 - $1,234 $1,234
MS60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
MS60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

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Undated (1837-1842) Christopher Bechtler $2.50. K-13. Rarity-6. 70.G., 20 CARATS. MS-63 (NGC).
Undated (1837-1842) Christopher Bechtler $2.50. K-13. Rarity-6. 70.G., 20 CARATS. MS-63 (NGC).
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$21,600
Sold 11/1/2017
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Undated (1837-1842) Christopher Bechtler $2.50 Gold. K-13. Rarity-6. 70.G., 20 CARATS. AU Details--Graffiti (PCGS).
$5,868
Sold 5/10/2013
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(1834-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 70 GR, 20C, K-13 MS
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(1834-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 70 GR, 20C, K-13 MS
Bid Now: Ends 11/18
(1835-37) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, Center, Reeded Edge, K-3 MS
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(1835-37) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, Center, Reeded Edge, K-3 MS
Bid Now: Ends 11/18
1851 G$50 Humbert, 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4 MS
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1855 G$20 Wass, Molitor & Co., Small Head, K-7 MS
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(1842-52) G$5 A.Bechtler, 134 GR, 21C, K-27 MS
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1850 G$5 Baldwin, K-2 MS
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(1834-42) G$2 1/2 C. Bechtler, 70 GR, 20C, K-13 MS
Bid Now: Ends 11/18
(1835-37) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, Center, Reeded Edge, K-3 MS
Bid Now: Ends 11/18
1851 G$50 Humbert, 887 THOUS, 50 Rev, Lettered Edge, K-4 MS
Bid Now: Ends 11/18
1850 G$5 Moffat & Co., K-7 MS
Bid Now: Ends 11/21
(1835-37) G$1 C. Bechtler, 28 GR, Center, Reeded Edge, K-3 MS
Bid Now: Ends 11/18
1861 G$10 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-7 MS
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1861 G$10 Clark, Gruber & Co., K-7 MS
Bid Now: Ends 11/21

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