1842-50 A. Bechtler Gold Dollar (G$1) 27G Plain Edge

This example glows in rich lemon-gold with satiny, slightly granular frost that turns lively under the light, delivering far above average eye appeal for the issue. The legends and central numerals are bold, rims even, and the surfaces show pleasing originality with no signs of mishandling. A hint of scattered contact in the obverse field caps the grade, but it remains a crisp, fresh-looking piece with strong luster and a confident strike. Secure in a clean NGC holder, this coin has the look we all hunt for in Pioneer gold.