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Only issued for two years in 1879-1880, the $4 gold piece, or "Stella" issue consisted of a pair of experimental designs. Charles Barber and George Morgan each created designs for these quarter-sized gold pieces depicting Liberty with flowing hair and coiled hair, respectively. With a mintage of 425 coins, the 1879 flowing hair is the only real collectible issue. The other three were minted in double-digits (<25 coins) each and all are highly coveted by collectors.
Obverse Description
Liberty is seen facing left with her hair coiled up in a bonnet . The weight and composition of the coin is spelled out with stars between the letters around the periphery. "6 * G * .3 * S * .7 * C * 7 * G * R * A *
Reverse Description
A star is centered with the words "ONE STELLA", "400 CENTS" written inside. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA * FOUR DOL. around the periphery. The words "DEO EST GLORIA", "E PLURIBUS UNUM" are written inside the circumference.
Catalog Information
GSID:
74252
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 6, G, .3, S, .7, G, 7, G, R, A, M, S. [DATE]
Reverse Designer:
George T. Morgan
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, DEO, EST, GLORIA, FOUR DOL.
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight (gr):
7 gr
Weight (oz):
0.2251 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1929 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
22
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Coiled Hair
Variety 2:
1879-1880
Coin Date:
Four Dollar Gold Stella
Denomination:
$4
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Four Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1879-1880
Composition:
Goloid
PCGS #:
8056
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Coin Value History
Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Coiled Hair, 1879-1880 PR [Type]
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Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Coiled Hair, 1879-1880 PR [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$2,304,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,920,000 | $1,234 |
| PR66 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR66 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR65 | - | $1,234 | $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 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair, 1879-1880 PR [Type]
![Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair, 1879-1880 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1879-4-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $60,000 – $384,000
Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair, 1879-1880 PR CAM [Type]
Worth: $125,000 – $450,000
Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair, 1879-1880 PR DCAM [Type]
![Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair, 1879-1880 PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_iaun0-0.20200712164251177.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $145,000 – $720,000
Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Coiled Hair, 1879-1880 PR CAM [Type]
![Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Coiled Hair, 1879-1880 PR CAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/ha_com_1291_4651-0.20200718082941886.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $725,000 – $2,280,000
1879 $4 Stella, Flowing Hair PR
Worth: $60,000 – $384,000
1879 $4 Stella, Flowing Hair PR CAM
Worth: $125,000 – $450,000
1879 $4 Stella, Flowing Hair PR DCAM
Worth: $145,000 – $720,000
1879 $4 Stella, Coiled Hair PR
Worth: $130,000 – $1,920,000
1879 $4 Stella, Coiled Hair PR CAM
Worth: $725,000 – $2,280,000
1880 $4 Stella, Flowing Hair PR
Worth: $90,000 – $1,080,000
1880 $4 Stella, Flowing Hair PR CAM
Worth: $467,500 – $1,188,000
1880 $4 Stella, Flowing Hair PR DCAM
1880 $4 Stella, Coiled Hair PR
Worth: $250,000 – $2,400,000
1880 $4 Stella, Coiled Hair PR CAM
Worth: $1,200,000 – $2,600,000
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, JD-1, Low R.7, PR62 NGC. ...
$854,000
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, JD-1, Low R.7, PR67 NGC. CAC....
$2,280,000
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, JD-1, R.6, PR65 PCGS. CAC....
$1,440,000
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, JD-1, R.6, PR63 NGC. ...
$336,000
1880 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Coiled Hair. Judd-1660, Pollock-1860. Rarity-6. Gold. Reeded Edge. Proof. Unc Details--Polished (PCGS). Secure Holder.
$258,500
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, R.6, PR66 Cameo PCGS Secure. ...
$851,875
1880 $4 COIL HAIR
$126,500
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, JD-1, R.6, PR62 PCGS....
$576,000
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, Low R.7, PR67 NGC. CAC. ...
$1,821,250
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, R.7, PR65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,116,250
$304,750
$310,500
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, Low R.7, PR62 NGC. ...
$546,250
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, R.6, PR65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$881,250
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, R.6, PR63 NGC.
$316,250
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, R.7, PR62 NGC. ...
$575,000
$368,000
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, R.6, PR63 NGC. Richmond Collection. The background of the stella is rooted in...
$402,500
1880 $4 Coil Hair NGC Proof 62
$402,500
$618,125
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