Whitman Expo
(1832) C. Bechtler $2.50 Gold MS 75 GR, Beaded Border, K-8 Values
Details
The Kagin-8 quarter eagle was issued beginning in late 1831, utilizing the dies used to strike the Kagin-6, with the addition of the weight, “75.G.” beneath “20.C.” on the obverse. Bechtler appears to have used these dies for around two years, and a late state of the reverse die has been observed with pronounced bulging in the center around RUTHERFORD. Although the Kagin-8 is the most available beaded border Bechtler of either denomination, there are still fewer than 20 examples known. As many as 15 coins exist in private hands, including a few mint state pieces. The choice BU Crouch/Allen specimen is acknowledged to be the finest known example.
Obverse: 2 50. 20.C. 75.G. NORTH CAROLINA GOLD.
Reverse: RUTHERFORD COUNTY. * C.BECHTLER, ASSAYER.
Basic Information
GSID:
11715
Coin Date:
(1832)
Denomination:
G$2 1/2 / $2.50 Gold
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Carolina
Mintage:
~15 known
Coinage Type:
Pioneer & Territorial Gold
Coinage Years:
1831-1842
Composition:
Gold
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
C. Bechtler
Variety 2:
75 GR, Beaded Border, K-8
Rarity:
R-H6
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Business
Coin Shape:
Round
