Lot 3493
(1834-1840) Christian Bechtler, 5 DOLLARS CAROLINA, 134 gr. 21 carats, With Star, Kagin-20. NGC graded AU-58. Rich, green-gold surfaces, with coppery toning on the highest points. Unlike so many of the Bechtler pieces, this piece has never suffered under the "conservers" hand -- in other words, no attempts have ever been made to clean or "improve" this coin. This is so refreshing, as naturally colored coins have virtually disappeared from the market. This was the largest of the denominations made by the Bechtlers, who had a nice little, homespun business providing coins to the local communities for nearly two decades! Kagin 20 was part of the Fifth series of gold coins produced by Christian Bechtler sometime between 1834 and 1840. Another variety exists without a star below the stated weight. Estimated Value $9,000 - 11,000
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