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(1837-1842) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star AU53 PCGS. K-20, R.4. Bechtler five dollar gold coins are considerably scarcer than their dollar counterparts. This is one of the more available five dollar varieties from the sixth series of Bechtler coinage with the star in the lower obverse field below 134G. This Christopher Bechtler gold five has pale green-gold color with ample bright luster within the legends. Minor laminations are noted above the large 5, at the obverse center, and above the R in CAROLINA. One thin mark is seen beneath the E in RUTHERF. An important example of a scarce type. Listed on page 389 of the 2017 Guide Book. Population: 14 in 53, 19 finer (10/16).
Ex: ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2010), lot 6392.
(1837-1842) $5 C. Bechtler Five Dollar, 134G, With Star AU53 PCGS. K-20, R.4. Bechtler five dollar gold coins are considerably scarcer than their dollar counterparts. This is one of the more available five dollar varieties from the sixth series of Bechtler coinage with the star in the lower obverse field below 134G. This Christopher Bechtler gold five has pale green-gold color with ample bright luster within the legends. Minor laminations are noted above the large 5, at the obverse center, and above the R in CAROLINA. One thin mark is seen beneath the E in RUTHERF. An important example of a scarce type. Listed on page 389 of the 2017 Guide Book. Population: 14 in 53, 19 finer (10/16).
Ex: ANA Signature (Heritage, 8/2010), lot 6392.