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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:
8782
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 #:
88057
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Coin Value History
1879 $4 Stella, Flowing Hair PR CAM
Value By Grade
1879 $4 Stella, Flowing Hair PR CAM
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$540,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $403,000 | $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 |
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR66 Cameo NGC....
$216,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR63 Cameo NGC....
$168,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR64 Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$198,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR65 Cameo NGC. ...
$184,500
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR67 Cameo PCGS. ...
$276,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3, PR62 Cameo PCGS Secure. ...
$132,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3, PR61 Cameo PCGS. ...
$92,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3--...
$60,375
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR66 Cameo PCGS. CAC....
$264,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR63 Cameo PCGS. CAC. ...
$162,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$180,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR65 Cameo NGC. ...
$168,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3, PR67 Cameo NGC. ...
$312,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3, PR62 Cameo NGC. ...
$117,500
1879 $4 PR61 Cameo NGC. ...
$115,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR66 Cameo NGC....
$210,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR63 Cameo NGC. ...
$138,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR64 Cameo PCGS. ...
$180,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR65 Cameo NGC. CAC. ...
$180,000
1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3, PR67 ★ Cameo NGC. ...
$305,500
Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair, 1879-1880 PR [Type]
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]
Worth: $145,000 – $720,000
Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Coiled Hair, 1879-1880 PR [Type]
Worth: $130,000 – $1,920,000
Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Coiled Hair, 1879-1880 PR CAM [Type]
Worth: $725,000 – $2,280,000
1879 $4 Stella, Flowing Hair PR
Worth: $60,000 – $384,000
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
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