© PCGS
© PCGS
2½ Dollars - C. Bechtler ND
| Gold | - | - |
| Issuer | North Carolina gold (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1789-date) |
| Type | Token |
| Years | 1831-1842 |
| Value | 2½ Dollars (2.50) |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#401195 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Issuing entity.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C. BECHTLER, ASSAYER.
RUTHERFORD
Interesting fact
The C. Bechtler 2½ Dollar token, issued from 1831 to 1842, is an example of a private gold coin that was used as currency in the United States before the establishment of the federal mint. It was produced by Christopher Bechtler, a German immigrant who settled in North Carolina and became a prominent gold miner and coin producer. The token features an image of a liberty head on one side and an eagle on the other, and was made from gold mined in North Carolina. Despite not being officially sanctioned by the government, the Bechtler tokens were widely accepted as currency in the region and are now highly sought after by collectors.
