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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 MS
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The Kagin-19 features a new “140.G.” dated obverse die on which “20.” is distanced from CARATS. This obverse is paired with a new reverse die with RUTHERF: abbreviated. Fewer than 40 examples exist in private hands, a handful of which are known in lower uncirculated grades.

Obverse Description

AUGUST 1.1834. 140.G. 20. CARATS. (distant) CAROLINA GOLD.

Reverse Description

5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:

Catalog Information

GSID: 11724
Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Obverse Lettering: AUGUST 1.1834. 140.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse Designer: Christopher Bechtler, Sr.
Reverse Lettering: 5 DOLLARS. * C:BECHTLER.AT RUTHERF:
Fineness: 0.8333
Strike Type: Business
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Plain
Variety: C. Bechtler
Variety 2: RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, Distant 20, K-19
Coin Date: (1837-42)
Denomination: G$5
Designation: MS
Mint Location: Carolina
Mintage: <40 known
Coinage Type: Private & Pioneer Gold
Coinage Years: 1831-1842
Composition: Gold
Rarity: 5
PCGS #: 10115
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Coin Value History
(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 MS
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GSID:11724 PCGS:10115 Shop related

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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for (1837-42) G$5 C. Bechtler, RUTHERF., 140 GR, 20C, Distant 20, K-19 MS
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
MS62 CAC $86,500 $1,234
MS62 - $72,000 $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 (1834-1837) Christopher Bechtler $5 Gold. K-19. Rarity-6+. 140.G., 20 CARATS, AUGUST 1, 1834, 20 Distant from CARATS. AU-53 (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. ...
(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
(1834-1837) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF, XF40 PCGS. K-19, Low R.6. ...
(1834-1837) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF, XF40 PCGS. K-19, Low R.6. ...
$9,694
Sold 1/9/2017
Heritage Auctions
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF: MS61 PCGS. K-19, Low R.6. ...
(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
$6,325
Sold 1/29/2012
GOLDBERG COINS
$19,550
Sold 11/13/2007
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant AU50 PCGS. K-19, High R.6. A pleasing example of this Bechtler variety. Th...
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant AU50 PCGS. K-19, High R.6. A pleasing example of this Bechtler variety. Th...
$13,800
Sold 3/17/2007
Heritage Auctions
(1834-37) $5 C.Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant VF25 NGC. K-19, High R.6. A clean straw-gold example of this challenging Be...
$4,888
Sold 7/8/2006
Heritage Auctions
C.BECHTLER $5 20 DISTANT
$2,990
Sold 8/8/2001
Heritage Auctions
C.BECHTLER $5 20 DISTANT
$5,940
Sold 7/31/1993
Heritage Auctions
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF AU58 NGC. K-19, High R.6. ...
(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
$9,200
Sold 11/18/2008
Stack’s Bowers Galleries
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant MS61 NGC. NGC Census: (1/0). PCGS Population (0/0). (#10115)...
(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
C.BECHTLER $5 20 DISTANT
$9,900
Sold 7/30/1994
Heritage Auctions
C.BECHTLER $5 20 DISTANT
$8,580
Sold 7/31/1993
Heritage Auctions
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF AU58 NGC. ...
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant, RUTHERF AU58 NGC. ...
$14,950
Sold 9/21/2008
Heritage Auctions
C.BECHTLER $5 20 DISTANT
$5,940
Sold 4/30/1993
Heritage Auctions
(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 20 Distant 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...
$13,800
Sold 11/30/2006
Heritage Auctions
C.BECHTLER $5 20 DISTANT
$4,840
Sold 3/12/1993
Heritage Auctions
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