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1879 $4 Stella. It is said that in 1879 the “originals” were made to the extent of 15 pieces, followed by an unknown number of restrikes, perhaps 700 or so, in 1880. All gold impressions seen have parallel planchet striations near the top of the hair.8 This reverse die was used to strike all $4 Stellas of 1879 and 1880.
Obverse Description
Flowing Hair portrait by Charles E. Barber; LIBERTY on coronet. Inscription punctuated by stars: *6*G*.3*S*.7*C*7*G*R*A*M*S*, date 1879 below.
Reverse Description
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.
Catalog Information
GSID:
14916
Designer:
Charles Barber
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Stella, Gilt Copper
Variety 2:
J-1636
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
P$4
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1879
Composition:
Gilt Copper
Rarity:
H6
PCGS #:
82015
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1879 P$4 Stella, Gilt Copper, J-1636 PR
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1879 P$4 Stella, Gilt Copper, J-1636 PR
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| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR65 |
|
$86,500 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $72,000 | $1,234 |
| PR64 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR64 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR63 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR61 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
1879 P10c Washlady, Silver, J-1584 PR
Worth: $6,200 – $26,400
1879 P10c Washlady, Copper, J-1585 PR BN
Worth: $4,800 – $8,640
1879 P10c Morgan Dime, Silver, J-1586 PR
Worth: $5,800 – $36,000
1879 P10c Morgan Dime, Copper, J-1587 PR BN
Worth: $6,200 – $9,840
1879 P10c Morgan Dime, Silver, J-1588 PR
1879 P10c Morgan Dime, Copper, J-1589 PR BN
Worth: $6,500 – $11,400
1879 P25c Washlady, Silver, J-1590 PR
Worth: $11,400 – $43,200
1879 P25c Washlady, Copper, J-1591 PR BN
1879 P25c Silver, J-1593 PR
Worth: $16,000 – $43,200
1879 P25c Copper, J-1594 PR BN
1879 P25c Washlady, White Metal, J-1596 PR
Worth: $45,000 – $45,000
1879 P50c Washlady, Silver, J-1597 PR
Worth: $11,500 – $44,400
1879 P50c Washlady, Copper, J-1598 PR BN
Worth: $9,000 – $27,500
1879 P50c Silver, J-1599 PR
Worth: $13,000 – $32,400
1879 P50c Copper, J-1600 PR BN
Worth: $6,000 – $9,500
1879 $4 Flowing Hair Stella, Judd-1636, Pollock-1834, Low R.7, Gilt, PR64 PCGS. CAC....
$52,800
1879 $4 Flowing Hair Four Dollar, Judd-1636a Gilt, Pollock-1837, Unique(?), PR60 NGC. ...
$40,250
1879 $4 Flowing Hair Four Dollar, Judd-1636 Gilt, Pollock-1834, Low R.7, (PR63 Corroded) PCGS....
$20,700
1879-1880 Five-Piece Stella Pattern Set, Gilt Copper, Including the Quintuple Stella, PR62 to to PR64 NGC. ...
$46,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair Four Dollar, Judd-1636 Gilt, Pollock-1834, Low R.7, PR64 NGC. ...
$44,562
1879 $4 Flowing Hair Four Dollar Stella, Judd-1636, Pollock-1834, Low R.7, PR64 Gilt NGC. Charles Barber's Flowing Hair des...
$43,125
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