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Undated (1834). C. Bechtler $5 Gold. Kagin-20. Rarity-5. With 134 G., Star. Plain Edge. Prooflike. M

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Undated (1834). C. Bechtler $5 Gold. Kagin-20. Rarity-5. With 134 G., Star. Plain Edge. Prooflike. M
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Undated (1834). C. Bechtler $5 Gold. Kagin-20. Rarity-5. With 134 G., Star. Plain Edge. Prooflike. MS-61 PCGS.
Brightly reflective yellow gold surfaces and frosty patches of warm sunset orange offer up a visual treat for an attentive specialist. Other than some hairlines, you won’t find any serious blemishes hiding here. Though not called “prooflike” by PCGS, it is undeniably that in our estimation, including some rather deep mirror surface at the obverse rim. As elsewhere in the Bechtler series, the Rarity-5 rating given to Kagin-20 is misleading; it refers to the numerous circulated examples of the variety that buoy the reported population. In Mint State, Kagin-20 is a dynamic rarity in its own right. Indeed, the present specimen is tied for finest seen by PCGS, and in our opinion it is the second-finest example of the variety extant. This important Allan Collection Bechtler $5 should bring out the best among the many competitive specialists who will no doubt have this coin high on their want list-wish list. Our only advice is to be prepared at bidding time!

Obverse: CAROLINA GOLD: at rim from 8 to 4 o’clock around, 134.G. at center, inverted five-pointed star beneath, 21 CARATS curves at rim beneath star.
Reverse: C: BECHTLER: AT RUTHERF: and star around, 5 at center, DOLLARS. curves below.
Die Alignment: about 250 degrees.

PCGS Population: 2; none finer.
NGC Census: 1; MS-62.

Ex: From the Allen Collection.

PCGS Coin Facts