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Categories  •  Stack's November 2005 U. S. Gold Coinage Pioneer and Territorial Gold
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Lot # Description GradeView our Explanation of Comparative Grading Hammer Price
1111 (1834-1837) $1.00. Bechtler Rutherf. K.4, Stack 1 (R-4). Reversed N in ONE. CH AU $4,250.00
(1834-1837) $1.00. Bechtler Rutherf. K.4, Stack 1 (R-4). Reversed N in ONE. Choice About Uncirculated....
Choice About Uncirculated. The highly distinctive obverse is inscribed BECHTLER RUTHERF., weight expressed at center 28:G. The reverse denomination ONE shows the 'N' boldly reversed and seemingly punched forcefully over a correct letter! A star joins the legend DOLLAR CAROLINA. This coin's planchet is of remarkably high quality and the strike is unusually uniform and appealing. PCGS...  more
1112 (1842-1850) $1.00. A. Bechtler. K.24, Stack 22. Brilliant Uncirculated BU $3,650.00
(1842-1850) $1.00. A. Bechtler. K.24, Stack 22. Brilliant Uncirculated or slightly finer. Plain Edge,...
- or slightly finer. Plain Edge, light yellow-gold surfaces distinguish this handsome example. Broken first 'A' in CAROLINA, weight and fineness are expressed 27.G, 21.C. Reverse die crack links the boldly defined rim, 'ER' and star. NGC MS61.
1113 (1842-1850) $1.00. A. Bechtler. K.24, Stack 22 CH AU $2,400.00
(1842-1850) $1.00. A. Bechtler. K.24, Stack 22. Choice About Uncirculated, on the cusp of full Mint...
Choice About Uncirculated, on the cusp of full Mint State. A second Plain Edge example of this important Dollar coinage showing clear gold fields, slight waviness at the rim over BECHTLER, without the die crack so often seen. PCGS AU58.
1114 (1834-1837) $5.00. C. Bechtler, August 1, 1834. K.17, Stack 14 var. (R-5) BU $15,000.00
(1834-1837) $5.00. C. Bechtler, August 1, 1834. K.17, Stack 14 var. (R-5).  Brilliant Uncirculated...
Brilliant Uncirculated or finer with boldly flashing, almost prooflike fields. This important coin was inscribed with the date of the U.S. Treasury's proposed shift to a lower weight for the Federal Half Eagle. It reflects Bechtler's desire to adhere closely to the Philadelphia Mint weight and fineness standards to avoid the accusations that had destroyed public confidence in Templeton Reid's...  more
1115 (1834-1837) $5.00. C. Bechtler, August 1, 1834. K.19, Stack 15 (High R-6) AU $7,500.00
(1834-1837) $5.00. C. Bechtler, August 1, 1834. K.19, Stack 15 (High R-6). About Uncirculated and...
About Uncirculated and nearly Choice. Similarly inscribed with the date of the U.S. Treasury's planned change to lower weight, place of striking is abbreviated RUTHERF. This reverse shows .G./20. positioned very tightly together. Pleasing red-gold lustre survives around the sharp lettering for bold visual effect. NGC AU53.
1116 1851 $50.00. A. Humbert .887 THOUS. K.7 (R-7) CH AU $31,000.00
1851 $50.00. A. Humbert .887 THOUS. K.7 (R-7). Choice About Uncirculated, virtually Mint State. Reeded...
Choice About Uncirculated, virtually Mint State. Reeded Edge, engine-turned scrollwork on the reverse is inset from the rim. This red-gold toned ''Slug'' shows moderate wear, a rim bruise at the 4:00 corner of the octagonal planchet. This splendid coin's overall quality is superior to that of most survivors seen today and will repay the closest study. NGC AU58.
1117 1852 $10.00. United States Assay Office of Gold. .884 THOUS. K.12a (R-6) AU $6,250.00
1852 $10.00. United States Assay Office of Gold. .884 THOUS. K.12a (R-6). About Uncirculated, on the...
About Uncirculated, on the threshold of Mint State. This obverse bears C.C. Wright's defiant eagle, the reverse shows the 'O' of OFFICE positioned below the 'N' in UNITED. Deep gold surfaces show only the lightest, problem-free wear, giving the coin its overall rugged beauty. NGC AU58.
1118 1854 $20.00. Kellogg & Co. K.1b (R-5). Short Arrows, Thin Date CH AU $5,250.00
1854 $20.00. Kellogg & Co. K.1b (R-5). Short Arrows, Thin Date. Choice About Uncirculated. Company...
Choice About Uncirculated. Company name is centered on the coronet, '5' in the date has a ball-tip. The obverse is typically more deeply struck than the reverse, which shows disproportionate wear. Here is a highly satisfying example of one of the most respected private coiner's work, possessing exceptional overall visual appeal for the Type or variety connoisseur. NGC AU55.
1119 1860 $10.00. Clark, Gruber & Co. K.3 (R-5) AU $15,500.00
1860 $10.00. Clark, Gruber & Co. K.3 (R-5). About Uncirculated. Naturalistic Pike's Peak, DENVER Reverse...
About Uncirculated. Naturalistic Pike's Peak, DENVER Reverse bears the federal eagle and large date. This is one of this influential Denver assayer-coiner's first and most original issues. Boldly struck with light yellow-gold surfaces, lightly cleaned at one time. ANACS Cache AU detail, Cleaned.
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