1831 $1 GOLD C.BECHTLER, N:CAROLINA. 30.G. star, RUTHERF:, reeded edge. PCGS MS-61 K-1 CAC

Category: $1 GOLD C.BECHTLER, N:CAROLINA. 30.G. star, RUTHERF:, reeded edge.
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CAC. America's first gold dollar! Undated, but struck in 1831. The 1831 $1 gold by Christopher Bechtler of North Carolina represents one of the earliest privately minted gold coins struck in the United States. Bearing the distinctive legends “C. BECHTLER,” “N: CAROLINA,” and “RUTHERF:” along with the 30 G weight and star, this K-1 variety reflects Bechtler’s practical response to Southern gold discoveries and the region’s need for reliable coinage. Its reeded edge further underscores the maker’s concern with credibility and acceptance.

Certified PCGS MS-61, this example is notable for its rarity at the Mint State level. PCGS has graded just five examples of the K-1 variety in MS-61, with only eight coins graded finer. For a privately issued gold dollar of this era, such population figures place the coin among a very select group of survivors that retain strong original detail and eye appeal.

Adding to its distinction is the green CAC sticker, which confirms quality within the assigned grade. CAC reports three examples in MS-61, with only six finer. The presence of the CAC sticker gives this coin greater value and sets it apart from comparable pieces lacking this desirable endorsement, reinforcing its status as a premium example of early American private gold coinage.

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