LOT #3449 |
Current Bid: $4,200
(1842-52) A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, AU58 PCGS. CAC. K-24, R.3....
Click the image to load the highest resolution version.
Description
August Bechtler K-24 Gold Dollar, AU58
27G., 21C., High Quality Example
(1842-52) A. Bechtler Dollar, 27G. 21C., Plain Edge, AU58 PCGS.
CAC. K-24, R.3. Augustus Bechtler assumed control of the
Bechtler private mint in 1840, relocating the coining operations to
midtown Rutherfordton, North Carolina after his father's death in
1842. The 27G, 21C gold dollars are known with both a Reeded Edge
(very rare) and a Plain Edge. This Plain Edge example displays
borderline Mint State sharpness with smooth fields, an evenly bold
strike, and absolutely no distractions. Pleasing olive-gold
surfaces show subtle khaki-gold accents. Listed on page 390 of the
2026 Guide Book. PCGS Population: 58 in 58 (1 in 58+), 41
finer. CAC: 22 in 58, 24 finer (10/25).Coin Index Numbers: (NGC ID# 2B99, PCGS# 10040, Greysheet# 11689)
Auction Info
2025 November 13 - 14 US Coins Signature® Auction #1387 (go to Auction Home page)
Proxy Bidding Ends
November
13th
Thursday
12:50 pm CT
Auction Dates
November
13th-14th
Thursday-Friday
Proxy Bidding Time Remaining
9 Days
22h 45m 9s
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 19
Lot Tracking Activity: 38
Page Views: 207
Buyer's Premium per Lot:
20% of the successful bid (minimum $29) per lot.
This lot is in: 1 -
Signature® Floor Session (Live Floor, Live Phone, Mail, Fax, Internet, and Heritage Live):
(Lots 3001-3463) - 1:00 PM Central Time, Thursday, November 13, 2025.
[Proxy bidding ends ten minutes prior to the session start time. Live Proxy bidding on Heritage Live now starts within 2 hours of when the auction opens for proxy bidding and continues through the live session.]
Exhibition Viewing Times, Title Page, Floor Session and License Information
Additional Location Info:
Heritage Auctions
2801 W. Airport Freeway
Dallas, TX 75261
Shipping, Taxes, Terms and Bidding
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | US & World Coin Grading Tutorial
Important information concerning Sales Tax and Resale Certificates. Learn More
Terms and Conditions | Bidding Guidelines and Bid Increments | Glossary of Terms | US & World Coin Grading Tutorial