coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ G$5 \ C. Bechtler \ 1834
The G 5 C Bechtler coin, minted in 1834, is a type of gold coin produced by the Bechtler family in North Carolina, specifically by Christopher Bechtler. This coin, valued at five dollars, is part of a small series of private mint issues that were created during the gold rush era. The Bechtler coins are notable for their aesthetic design and historical significance, representing early American coinage outside of official U.S. mints. Their rarity and connection to a unique period in American history make them sought-after collectible items among numismatists.
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(1834) G$5 C. Bechtler RUTHERFORD, 140 GR, 20C, Colon, Plain Edge, K-16a | G$5 | C. Bechtler | 1834 | Carolina |