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1879 Metric $20. So-called “Quintuple” Stella.
Obverse Description
Longacre’s Liberty Head as used on regular $20 issues but with inscription surrounding, punctuated by stars: *30*G*1.5*S*35*C*35*G*R*A*M*S* and with date 1879 below.
Reverse Description
Similar to the regular design except with the motto stated as DEO EST GLORIA instead of IN GOD WE TRUST.
Catalog Information
GSID:
14928
Designer:
James Longacre
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Quintuple Stella, Copper
Variety 2:
J-1642
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
P$20
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1879
Composition:
Copper
Rarity:
unique
PCGS #:
82021
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