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The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $1 Gold – Type 3 (1856–1889) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 2 distinct entries with CPG® values between $345.84 and $5,590.00. Only issued for two years in 1879-1880, the $4 gold piece, or "Stella" issue

The Greysheet Catalog (GSID) of the $1 Gold – Type 3 (1856–1889) series of Pre-1933 Gold Coinage in the U.S. Coins contains 2 distinct entries with CPG® values between $345.84 and $5,590.00.

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.

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1879 G$1 MS
Value Range: $346 - $4,300
$346 - $4,300
1879 G$1 MS PL
Value Range: $692 - $5,590
$692 - $5,590

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1874 G$1 MS

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1872 G$1 MS

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