(1834-37) $5 C. Bechtler, Carolina Gold MS(PCGS#10091)

The August 2013 Chicago ANA World's Fair of Money

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

4413

Grade

MS62

Price

35,250

Lot Description

Mint State Christopher Bechtler $5 Gold Undated (1834-1837) Christopher Bechtler $5 Gold. K-17. Rarity-5. RUTHERFORD, 140.G., 20 CARATS, Plain Edge. MS-62 (NGC). The obverse and reverse are well struck on a bright yellow-gold planchet with a hint of green. The surfaces are attractive with minimal scuffs and nicks. In fact, this is one of the two finest seen by NGC of this particular issue, and a rare variety on balance. Most of those known are well circulated and fall well short of the quality offered here. PCGS# 10112. NGC Census: 2; none finer within the 140G, 20C RUTHERFORD designation.