© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Dollar - C. Bechtler ND
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | North Carolina gold (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1789-date) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1834-1837 |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#401188 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Weight and issuing entity.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C BECHTLER. RUTHERF:
28.G
Edge
Reeded. Different types of reeding occur.
Interesting fact
The C. Bechtler 1 Dollar Token, issued from 1834 to 1837, is considered one of the rarest and most valuable coins in the United States. It was minted by Christopher Bechtler, a German immigrant who was a skilled goldsmith and silversmith. The coin was made of gold mined from the Appalachian Mountains in North Carolina, where Bechtler had established a private mint. The coin's design features an eagle on one side and the value "1 Dollar" on the other. Due to its rarity and historical significance, the Bechtler Dollar is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch prices in the tens of thousands of dollars at auction.
