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The Bechtler coinage, including this piece, adapted to federal changes while maintaining a 20-carat standard, as seen in the $471,332 worth of gold assayed between January and August 1836. New designs emerged, including a dollar, quarter eagle, and additional half eagles from A. Bechtler and C. Bechtler Jr., marking a fifth series of coinage. Augustus Bechtler’s half eagle may reflect Christopher Bechtler’s shift toward other ventures. Despite being a private mint, the Bechtler operation faced no government interference, and their coins circulated effectively alongside federal gold in Georgia and the Carolinas until just before the Civil War. The August 1 date, considered for federal coins to distinguish new from old, was uniquely adopted by Bechtler, adding to this coin’s historical intrigue.
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