© 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 | 1837-1842 |
| Value | 2½ Dollars (2.50) |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Gold |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#401197 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Issuing entity.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C. BECHTLER, ASSAYER.
RUTHERFORD
Interesting fact
The C. Bechtler 2½ Dollar gold token from North Carolina is an interesting piece of numismatic history because it was issued during a time when the United States was still a collection of individual states, and before the federal government began minting its own currency. The coin was minted by Christopher Bechtler, a private mint owner in North Carolina, and is made of gold that was mined locally in the state. This coin is a rare and valuable example of early American currency and represents a unique piece of the country's monetary history.
