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1 Dollar - August Bechtler ND
| Gold (.875) | 1.75 g | - |
| Issuer | North Carolina gold (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1789-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1842-1850 |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 1.75 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#124952 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value in center, inscription around.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
A. BECHTLER .
1
DOL: ★
Unabridged legend: 1 Dollar
Interesting fact
The August Bechtler 1 Dollar coin from North Carolina is an interesting piece of history, as it was one of the first privately-minted coins in the United States. Bechtler, a German immigrant and goldsmith, was granted a license by the state of North Carolina to mint coins in 1831, and he continued to produce them until 1850. The coin , which was minted between 1842 and 1850, is made of .875 gold and weighs 1.75 grams. It's a unique piece of American numismatic history, and a great example of the diversity of currency that existed in the pre-federal era of the United States.
