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Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Coiled Hair, 1879-1880 PR [Type]

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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.

Obverse Description

Liberty is seen facing left with her hair coiled up in a bonnet . 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 *

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: 74252
Designer: Charles E. Barber
Obverse Designer: George T. Morgan
Obverse Lettering: LIBERTY, 6, G, .3, S, .7, G, 7, G, R, A, M, S. [DATE]
Reverse Designer: George T. Morgan
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: Coiled Hair
Variety 2: 1879-1880
Coin Date: Four Dollar Gold Stella
Denomination: $4
Designation: PR
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Coinage Type: Four Dollar Gold
Coinage Years: 1879-1880
Composition: Goloid
PCGS #: 8056
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Coin Value History
Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Coiled Hair, 1879-1880 PR [Type]
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GSID:74252 PCGS:8056 Shop related

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Grade CAC CPG Value (Retail) Greysheet Price (Wholesale)
PR67 CAC $2,304,000 $1,234
PR67 - $1,920,000 $1,234
PR66 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR66 - $1,234 $1,234
PR65 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR65 - $1,234 $1,234
PR64 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR64 - $1,234 $1,234
PR63 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR63 - $1,234 $1,234
PR62 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR62 - $1,234 $1,234
PR61 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR61 - $1,234 $1,234
PR60 CAC $1,234 $1,234
PR60 - $1,234 $1,234
AU58 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU58 - $1,234 $1,234
AU55 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU55 - $1,234 $1,234
AU53 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU53 - $1,234 $1,234
AU50 CAC $1,234 $1,234
AU50 - $1,234 $1,234
XF45 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF45 - $1,234 $1,234
XF40 CAC $1,234 $1,234
XF40 - $1,234 $1,234
VF35 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF35 - $1,234 $1,234
VF30 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF30 - $1,234 $1,234
VF25 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF25 - $1,234 $1,234
VF20 CAC $1,234 $1,234
VF20 - $1,234 $1,234

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1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, JD-1, R.6, PR65 PCGS. CAC....
$1,440,000
Sold 8/26/2025
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1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, JD-1, Low R.7, PR67 NGC. CAC....
$2,280,000
Sold 8/26/2025
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1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, JD-1, R.6, PR62 PCGS....
$576,000
Sold 4/30/2025
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1880 $4 Coiled Hair Stella, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, JD-1, Low R.7, PR61 NGC. ...
$504,000
Sold 1/14/2022
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1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, JD-1, R.6, PR63 NGC. ...
$336,000
Sold 8/14/2019
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1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, R.6, PR66 Cameo PCGS Secure. ...
$851,875
Sold 1/12/2014
Heritage Auctions
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, R.7, PR65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,116,250
Sold 6/7/2015
Heritage Auctions
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, Low R.7, PR67 NGC. CAC. ...
$1,821,250
Sold 4/26/2015
Heritage Auctions
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, Low R.7, PR62 NGC. ...
$546,250
Sold 8/2/2009
Heritage Auctions
1880 $4 COIL HAIR
$126,500
Sold 1/7/2000
Heritage Auctions
$304,750
Sold 2/1/2009
GOLDBERG COINS
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, R.6, PR65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$881,250
Sold 4/26/2015
Heritage Auctions
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, R.7, PR62 NGC. ...
$575,000
Sold 1/11/2009
Heritage Auctions
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, R.6, PR63 NGC.
$316,250
Sold 1/6/2007
Heritage Auctions
1880 $4 Coil Hair NGC Proof 62
$402,500
Sold 7/21/2004
DLRC
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, R.6, PR63 NGC. Richmond Collection. The background of the stella is rooted in...
$402,500
Sold 8/14/2006
Heritage Auctions
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, PR63 NGC....
$287,500
Sold 1/15/2005
Heritage Auctions
1879 $4 Coil Hair NGC Proof 63
$299,000
Sold 7/21/2004
DLRC
1879 $4 COIL HAIR
$132,250
Sold 8/8/2001
Heritage Auctions
1879 $4 COIL HAIR
$161,000
Sold 9/26/1998
Heritage Auctions
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