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5 Dollars - C. Bechtler 140 G
1834 year| Gold (.833) | 9.1 g | - |
| Issuer | North Carolina gold (United States (pre-federal and private/territorial)) |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1789-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1834 |
| Value | 5 Dollars |
| Currency | Dollar |
| Composition | Gold (.833) |
| Weight | 9.1 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#383450 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Value in center.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
C. BECHTLER . AT RUTHERFORD . ★
5
DOLLARS .
Comment
Varieties exist (see date table)Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1834 C. Bechtler $5 Gold Coin is that it was minted using a unique process called "subsidiary coinage," which allowed private individuals and businesses to mint their own coins for use as currency. This coin was minted by Christopher Bechtler, a German immigrant who had a private mint in North Carolina. The coin's design features a liberty head on one side and a wreath on the other, and it was made of .833 gold, which was a common alloy used in coinage at the time. Despite being minted privately, the coin was still considered legal tender and was widely accepted as currency in the United States.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1834 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Dollars - C. Bechtler (140 G) 1834 coin.
