1 Dollar - August Bechtler
North Carolina, Province of · 1842–1850 · Gold
0.0492 ozt of gold × live gold spot (loading…)
Specifications
| Years | 1842–1850 |
| Denomination | 1 Dollar |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Gross weight | 1.75 g |
| Fineness | 87.5% gold |
| Actual gold weight | 0.0492 ozt (1.53 g) |
Catalog data via Numista, where photos and mintage details are available.
About this coin’s value
The 1 Dollar - August Bechtler contains 0.0492 troy ounces of gold (87.5% fine, 1.75 g gross). Its melt value above is that metal content multiplied by the live spot price — the floor any dealer offer should be judged against. Collector value for better dates, mint marks and grades comes on top of melt, so check before selling scarce coins as bullion.
To value a whole stack at once, use the US Gold Coin Calculator. The formula behind the number is explained in our pre-1933 US gold guide, and where to sell covers what buyers actually pay against melt.
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Frequently asked questions
How much gold is in a 1 Dollar - August Bechtler?
Each 1 Dollar - August Bechtler contains about 0.0492 troy ounces of pure gold — its 1.75 g gross weight at 87.5% fineness. That is the figure the calculator above multiplies by the live gold spot price.
What is the melt value of a 1 Dollar - August Bechtler?
Its melt (intrinsic metal) value is 0.0492 troy oz × the current gold spot price — use the live calculator above for today's figure. Scarce dates and high grades can be worth more than melt.
What years was the 1 Dollar - August Bechtler minted?
The 1 Dollar - August Bechtler was issued 1842–1850.
Educational reference, not an offer to buy or sell. Specifications are catalog data and may vary by variety; verify before any transaction.