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Bechtler Dollar (27 grains, 21 carats)
Struck by: August Bechtler (American, died in 1846)
Private, Pioneer, or Territorial Issue
1842–50
Object Place: Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Medium/Technique
Gold
Dimensions
Diameter: 17 mm.; Weight: 25.8 grs.
Credit Line
Augustine Shurtleff Collection of Coins
Accession Number01.275
NOT ON VIEW
CollectionsAmericas
ClassificationsNumismatics – Coins
DescriptionNorth Carolina, Rutherfordton A. Bechtler, 1 Dollar, Vide Dickenson pg. 221. OBV: A. BECHTLER.-DOL:[hand-drawn marks] around large 1. This side incuse, upon which letters are raised. Rim serrrated inside. REV: CAROLINA GOLD- 21.C. around 27.G. Rime raised and serrated. Edges plain.