Obverse: Value in center.
Lettering: * C: BECHTLER. / AT RUTHERF: / 5 / DOLLARS ∙
Reverse: 140 / G in center, 20 far away from CARATS.
Lettering: CAROLINA GOLD. / CARATS. / AUGUST 1. 1834. / 20. / 140 / . G .
Edge: Plain
Identification
Yeoman, R. S., Bressett, K., Bowers Q. D., Garrett J. (Ed.) (2009). A Guide Book of United States Coins 2010: The Official Red Book (63rd ed.). Atlanta, GA: Whitman Publishing, LLC
page: 361
Main data
Denomination: Half Eagle
Nickname: Betchtler
Value: 5
Currency: Dollar
Year: 1834
Variety: CAROLINA GOLD, RUTHERF., 140.G., 20 CARATS, AUGUST 1, 1834. "20" Distant From CARATS
Type: Token
Minting
Mint: North Carolina
Minting type: milled
Parameters
Material: Gold
Shape: Round
ObvRev: coin_180
