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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 Description
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 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:
8783
Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
Obverse Lettering:
LIBERTY, 6, G, .3, S, .7, G, 7, G, R, A, M, S, 1879
Reverse Designer:
Charles E. Barber
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:
Stella
Variety 2:
Flowing Hair
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
$4
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
425 est. known
Coinage Type:
Four Dollar Gold
Coinage Years:
1879-1880
Composition:
Goloid
PCGS #:
98057
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Coin Value History
1879 $4 Stella, Flowing Hair PR DCAM
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1879 $4 Stella, Flowing Hair PR DCAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$864,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $720,000 | $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 |
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 [Type]
![Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Coiled Hair, 1879-1880 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/ha_com_1298_3861-0.20200707204214499.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $130,000 – $1,920,000
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, 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
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR67★ Cameo NGC. ...
$341,600
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR66 Deep Cameo PCGS....
$276,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$264,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$216,000
1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Flowing Hair. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833. Rarity-3. Gold (standard alloy). Reeded Edge. Proof-68 Ultra Cameo ...
$472,938
$109,250
1879 $4 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1832, 1833, R.3, 6, PR63 Deep Cameo PCGS. Although there is no such thing as a ...
$161,000
1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Flowing Hair. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1. Rarity-3. Gold. Reeded Edge. Proof-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CMQ.
$840,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$264,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$222,000
$4 1879 STELLA, FLOWING HAIR. PCGS PR64 DCAM CAC
$217,375
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS. ...
$576,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3, PR66 ★ Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$240,000
1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Flowing Hair. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833. Rarity-3. Gold. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 Ultra Cameo (NGC).
$240,000
1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Flowing Hair. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1. Rarity-3. Gold. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC.
$204,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3. ...
$258,500
$4 1879 FLOWING HAIR PCGS PR65 DCAM CAC
$258,500
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$210,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair Stella PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. ...
$253,000
1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Flowing Hair. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833. Rarity-3. Gold. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (PCGS).
$258,500
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