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1879 P$20 Quintuple Stella, Copper, J-1644 PR RB

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1879 P$20 Quintuple Stella, Copper, J-1644 PR RB
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1879 Metric $20. So-called “Quintuple” Stella.

Obverse Description

As J-1642, except with decimal point inserted between 3 and 5 on the obverse legend, having it now as: *30*G*1,5*S*3.5*C*35*G*R*A*M*S*.

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: 14931
Designer: James Longacre
Strike Type: Proof
Coin Shape: Round
Edge: Reeded
Variety: Quintuple Stella, Copper
Variety 2: J-1644
Coin Date: 1879
Denomination: P$20
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1879
Composition: Copper
Rarity: L7
PCGS #: 72023
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Greysheet & CPG® Values by grade for 1879 P$20 Quintuple Stella, Copper, J-1644 PR RB
Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR66 CAC $288,000 $1,234
PR66 - $240,000 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234

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