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1879 Metric $20. So-called “Quintuple” Stella.
Obverse Description
Liberty Head motif (designed by James B. Longacre) is surrounded by the legend *30*G*1.5*S*35*C*35*G*R*A*MS* with the date below.
Reverse Description
The reverse features a heraldic eagle bearing a shield on its breast and carrying an olive branch and arrows in its talons. Bracketing the eagle is a banner with the motto E PLURIBUS / UNUM; above, the legend DEO EST GLORIA is enclosed in an oval of 13 stars, with rays emanating above. Around the perimeter are the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and TWENTY DOLLARS.
Catalog Information
GSID:
14929
Designer:
James Longacre
Fineness:
0.9
Weight (gr):
33.436 gr
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
34
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
Quintuple Stella, Gold
Variety 2:
J-1643
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
P$20
Designation:
PR
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
5 Known
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1879
Composition:
Gold
Rarity:
H7
PCGS #:
62022
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Coin Value History
1879 P$20 Quintuple Stella, Gold, J-1643 PR
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1879 P$20 Quintuple Stella, Gold, J-1643 PR
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| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| PR64 | $2,400,000 | $1,234 |
| PR62 | $1,440,000 | $1,234 |
1879 P10c Washlady, Silver, J-1584 PR
Worth: $6,200 – $26,400
1879 P10c Washlady, Copper, J-1585 PR BN
Worth: $4,800 – $8,640
1879 P10c Morgan Dime, Silver, J-1586 PR
Worth: $5,800 – $36,000
1879 P10c Morgan Dime, Copper, J-1587 PR BN
Worth: $6,200 – $9,840
1879 P10c Morgan Dime, Silver, J-1588 PR
1879 P10c Morgan Dime, Copper, J-1589 PR BN
Worth: $6,500 – $11,400
1879 P25c Washlady, Silver, J-1590 PR
Worth: $11,400 – $43,200
1879 P25c Washlady, Copper, J-1591 PR BN
1879 P25c Silver, J-1593 PR
Worth: $16,000 – $43,200
1879 P25c Copper, J-1594 PR BN
1879 P25c Washlady, White Metal, J-1596 PR
Worth: $45,000 – $45,000
1879 P50c Washlady, Silver, J-1597 PR
Worth: $11,500 – $44,400
1879 P50c Washlady, Copper, J-1598 PR BN
Worth: $9,000 – $27,500
1879 P50c Silver, J-1599 PR
Worth: $13,000 – $32,400
1879 P50c Copper, J-1600 PR BN
Worth: $6,000 – $9,500
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