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1879 $4 Stella. The Small Head variation is not widely differentiated in the literature and is often grouped with the varieties listed above.
Obverse Description
“Flowing Hair, Small Head.” Style as J-1636 to J-1637a, but of reduced design. Head slightly smaller, tip of neck near 1 (1879).
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:
376655
Designer:
Charles Barber
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Stella, Gilt Copper
Variety 2:
J-1636A
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
P$4
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
Unique
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1879
Composition:
Gilt Copper
Rarity:
unique
PCGS #:
45349
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