Kagin-31 is a U.S. Mint-made proof-only striking of the 141-grain, 20-carat Augustus Bechtler obverse die, paired with the C. Bechtler RUTHERF: reverse die. It is generally referred to as a restrike, although the Bechtlers never struck any coins from this die pair, technically making the issue a fantasy piece. It is believed that a total of 15 were struck, with the finest being a gem proof.
coinage-type | Pioneer & Territorial Gold |
desg | PR |
designer | A. & C. Bechtler |
edge | Plain |
fineness | 0.8333 |
material | Gold |
mintage | 15 |
ngc-id | 2BA4 |
obverse-description | 141.G. 20. CARATS. CAROLINA GOLD. |
pcgs-link | 10124 |
pcgs-number | 10124 |
reverse-description | 5 DOLLARS. * C. BECHTLER. AT RUTHERF: |
variety | A.Bechtler |
variety-2 | 141 GR, 20C, Chapman Restrike, K-31 |
year-display | 1831-1842 |