 (1834-1837) $5.00. C. Bechtler, August 1, 1834. K.17, Stack 14 var. (R-5). Brilliant Uncirculated or finer with boldly flashing, almost prooflike fields. This important coin was inscribed with the date of the U.S. Treasury's proposed shift to a lower weight for the Federal Half Eagle. It reflects Bechtler's desire to adhere closely to the Philadelphia Mint weight and fineness standards to avoid the accusations that had destroyed public confidence in Templeton Reid's earlier private coinage. This reverse shows a period after RUTHERFORD., G./ 20. widely separated. Brightly reflective yellow-gold lustre covers both sides of this crisply struck example. NGC MS61.
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