1879 Stella, Gilt Copper Pattern 4 Dollars (Stella) PR J-1636A Values

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1879 Stella, Gilt Copper Pattern 4 Dollars (Stella) PR J-1636A Values

Details

1879 $4 Stella. The Small Head variation is not widely differentiated in the literature and is often grouped with the varieties listed above.

Obverse: “Flowing Hair, Small Head.” Style as J-1636 to J-1637a, but of reduced design. Head slightly smaller, tip of neck near 1 (1879).

Reverse: At the center is a large five-pointed star with the incuse inscription ONE STELLA / 400 CENTS; around is E PLURIBUS UNUM. DEO EST GLORIA; at the border is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FOUR DOL.

Basic Information

GSID:

376655

Coin Date:

1879

Denomination:

P$4 / Pattern 4 Dollars (Stella)

Designation:

PR

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Philadelphia

Mintage:

Unique

Coinage Type:

Pattern

Coinage Years:

1879

Composition:

Gilt Copper

Prefix:

Stella

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

Stella, Gilt Copper

Variety 2:

J-1636A

Rarity:

R-unique

Physical Characteristics

Strike Type:

Proof

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Charles Barber

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