5 Dollars, Christopher Bechtler, United States, 1834

Description (Brief):

One (1) 5 dollar coin

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United States, 1834

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Obverse Image: N/A

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Obverse Text: CAROLINA GOLD. / CARATS. / AUGUST 1. 1834. / 140 / .G. / 20.

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Reverse Image: Star.

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Reverse Text: C. BECHTLER. AT RUTHERFORD. / 5 DOLLARS.

Date Made: 1834

Location: Currently not on view

Place Made: United States: North CarolinaPlace Of Issue: United States: North Carolina

See more items in: Work and Industry: National Numismatic Collection, Josiah K. Lilly Jr. Collection

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Credit Line: Estate of Josiah K. Lilly

Data Source: National Museum of American History

Id Number: NU.68.159.1102Accession Number: 283645Catalog Number: 68.159.1102

Object Name: Coin

Physical Description: gold (overall metal)0 (overall die axis)0 (overall die axis measurement)struck (overall production method)Measurements: overall: .13 cm x 2.46 cm; 1/16 in x 31/32 in

Guid: http://n2t.net/ark:/65665/ng49ca746a9-88a1-704b-e053-15f76fa0b4fa

Record Id: nmah_1101230

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