(1842-1850) A. Bechtler Gold Dollar 27 Grains 21 Carat Plain Edge - PCGS AU Details 4c head right

head right

25c - Vicksburg

Interesting piece

no large-size

2012 Royal Canadian Mint Canada Uncirculated Set

(1842-1850) A. Bechtler Gold Dollar 27 Grains 21 Carat Plain Edge - PCGS AU Details 4c head rightScarce by any measure, August Bechtler gold coins were made from both Georgia and North Carolina gold (the chief states supplying U. S. gold until the California strikes of 1848.) It is fair to say the majority of $1 denomination coins suffered through the years, many likely leaving the Bechtler's private mint bent and or poorly struck from deteriorating dies. Finding any problem free coin in XF or above grade is always a gift. But, even the bent