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5 Dollars - C. Bechtler 140 G
| Issuer | Bechtler Mint |
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| Year | 1834 |
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| Weight | 9.1 g |
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| Obverse description | The obverse bears an entirely typographic design with no effigy or figurative elements, characteristic of privately-issued Bechtler coinage. The circular legend CAROLINA GOLD is arranged around the periphery, while the date AUGUST 1, 1834 curves across the upper central field. The weight denomination 140 G. and the fineness 20 CARATS are prominently displayed in the lower central field, all rendered in bold incuse lettering of varying sizes set within an otherwise plain field. |
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| Obverse lettering | CAROLINA GOLD AUGUST 1, 1834 140 G. 20 CARATS |
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| Reverse script | Latin |
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