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5 Dollars - C. Bechtler 134 G ND
| Gold (.875) | 8.7 g | - |
| Issuer | North Carolina gold (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1789-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1837-1842 |
| Value | 5 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 8.7 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#383452 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C. BECHTLER . AT RUTHERF . ★
5
DOLLARS .
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Bechtler $5 gold coin is that it was minted using gold that was extracted from the first gold rush in the United States, which occurred in North Carolina in the early 1800s. The coin's designer, Christopher Bechtler, was a skilled goldsmith and engraver who was hired by the North Carolina government to mint the coins. The coin's unique design features a depiction of Lady Liberty on the obverse and an eagle on the reverse, and it was intended to be used as a form of currency in the growing economy of the southeastern United States. Despite its historical significance, the Bechtler $5 gold coin is relatively rare and highly sought after by collectors today.