Whitman Expo
(1835-37) C. Bechtler 5 Dollar Gold MS GEORGIA, RUTHERFORD, 128 GR, 22C, Colon, K-21 Values
Details
The Kagin-21 half eagle appears to be the earliest of three GEORGIA GOLD $5 varieties, and is easiest to recognize by the use of a pair of colons on the obverse at :GEORGIA and 28.G.:. It is the scarcest of the three GEORGIA GOLD half eagle varieties, with 14 examples identified. A couple of choice AU/low-end mint state examples vie for finest known honors.
Obverse: 128.G: * 22 CARATS. :GEORGIA GOLD.
Reverse: 5 DOLLARS. * C.BECHTLER.AT RUTHERFORD
Basic Information
GSID:
11725
Coin Date:
(1835-37)
Denomination:
G$5 / 5 Dollar Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
~14 known
Coinage Type:
Pioneer & Territorial Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
GEORGIA, RUTHERFORD, 128 GR, 22C, Colon, K-21
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9167
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
