Whitman Expo
1879 Stella $4 Gold PR CAM Flowing Hair Values
Details
With a scant mintage of 425 coins, the flowing hair 1879 Stella is generally the only Stella that can be found in the market on a reliable basis. These are the type coins for the series. All other Stellas are extremely rare.
Obverse: Liberty is seen facing left with flowing locks of hair extending below her neck. 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 * M * S *"
Reverse: 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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
425 est. known
Coinage Type:
Four Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1879-1880
Composition:
Goloid
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Stella
Variety 2:
Flowing Hair
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9167
Weight:
7 gr
Weight:
0.2251 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.1929 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
22 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 6, G, .3, S, .7, G, 7, G, R, A, M, S, 1879
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, E PLURIBUS UNUM, DEO, EST, GLORIA, FOUR DOL.
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
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