The Midwest Summer Sale 2007
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Lot Title:
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(1842-50) BECHTLER K-24, R-3. PCGS AU-50.
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Description:
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This August Bechtler specimen is listed as Breen 7764. It's undated, but was issued between 1842 and 1852, first by Christopher Bechtler's son, August, then by August's son, Christopher, Jr. The piece appears to be an earlier issue, prior to the dies becoming rusted, with fields that are lustrous and somewhat prooflike. An interesting identifying characteristic is that the reverse is rotated slightly more than 90 degrees. There are no detracting surface marks or blemishes to note. The design details are quite crisp. Its surfaces have acquired an appealing reddish orange hue over its green-gold aspect, resulting in an heirloom quality.
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Low Estimate:
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$2,000.00 |
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High Estimate:
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$2,400.00 |
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Lot Status:
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Bidding has been closed for this lot. |
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Hammered Price: |
$2,400.00
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Price Realized:
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$2,760.00 |
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Price history for items of the same classification:
| Lot # | Auction | Current Bid or Hammer Price | Description |
| 1042 | The Midwest Summer Sale on 07/26/2013 | $3,200.00 |
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A Bechtler Gold $1 (Kagin-24), 27 grain, 21 carat. PCGS AU-58.
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Eunice Peters Estate. We believe PCGS mistakenly positioned the coin with the (presumed) reverse facing the viewer from the front of the slab. One of the obtainable Kagin varieties for the Bechtler... |
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| 896 | The Midwest Summer Sale 2010 on 07/23/2010 | $975.00 |
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(1842-50) $1 A. BECHTLER/27 Grains/21 Carat/Plain Edge (K-24m R.3)....
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Bechtler gold dollars were popular and circulated actively, and it is no surprise that some were abused during their lifetime due to widespread use. This example shows some gentle bends in the... |
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| 705 | The Collectors' Auction 2009 on 10/16/2009 | $1,000.00 |
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(1842-50) BECHTLER. PCGS Genuine/bent.
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There is something crudely compelling about the simplicity of Bechtel gold, as it speaks to directness and practical convenience. The (presumed) obverse merely gives the weight of the "CAROLINA GOLD"... |
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