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Undated (Circa 1922). A. Bechtler $5 Gold. Chapman Restrike. Kagin-30. Rarity-6+. With 141 G., 20 Ca

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Undated (Circa 1922). A. Bechtler $5 Gold. Chapman Restrike. Kagin-30. Rarity-6+. With 141 G., 20 Ca
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Undated (Circa 1922). A. Bechtler $5 Gold. Chapman Restrike. Kagin-30. Rarity-6+. With 141 G., 20 Carats. Plain Edge. Proof-64+ CAM PCGS.
This impressive and rare “go-with” to the Bechtler family coinage series is boldly reflective and equally lustrous. The warm orange-gold surfaces display a wealth of depth and charm, and whispers of deep orange iridescence flirt with the eye at every twist. The devices, though sparse, are frosted and stand out brightly from the surrounding mirrors. Struck from faintly rusted Bechtler $5 dies, three all told, that came into the possession of coin dealer Henry Chapman some point around 1920-1922. The trio included one each of C. and A. Bechtler named reverse dies (K-16 and K-27 respectively) and a single obverse die (K-29) with the weight and fineness; the obverse die was cracked from the rim upward through the second A of CARATS by this point in time. Chapman took the dies to the Mint in Philadelphia in March, 1922, where he was no doubt recognized as a “good friend.” He first had a brass pattern struck and gilded to test what the rusted dies would look like in gold. He then arranged to have some gold impressions made from the dies. It was probably then that the single obverse die cracked from 6:00 to the A in CARRAT.

According to a receipt (lot # 1635 of this sale) to Chapman for $99.96, the medal clerk at the Mint had “Ten (10) Gold Bechtler Medals” produced for Chapman, possibly five of each of the C. and A. Bechtler type. An additional 14 were then struck producing a dozen of each variety (K-30 and K-31).

The present K-30 is the second-finest example of the variety certified by PCGS, and is the only “+” among that firm’s certification roster. Opportunity has knocked repeatedly during our offering of the Allan Collection, and now it is knocking once more!

Obverse: CAROLINA GOLD at rim from 8 to 4 o’clock around, 141.G: at center, 20. below, small CARATS. curves below. Die crack from edge at 6:00 to A in CARRAT.
Reverse: A. BECHTLER. RUTHERFORD. and star around, 5 at center, DOLLARS. curves below.
Die Alignment: 180 degrees, coin turn.

PCGS Population: 1; 1 finer (Proof-66).

Ex: From the Allan Collection.

PCGS Coin Facts