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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.
Book Reference
Designers: Obverse: George T. Morgan; Reverse: Charles E. Barber. Weight: 7 grams. Composition: Approximately .857 gold, .042 silver, .100 copper. Diameter: 22 mm. Edge: Reeded. Mint: Philadelphia.
Key to Collecting: A $4 Coiled Hair Stella, by George T. Morgan, of either the 1879 or 1880 date, represents a great rarity. The number struck is not known, but it was certainly small. Nearly all pieces are arranged in grade from PF-62 upward, with relatively few impaired coins. Most were carefully preserved.
Aspects of Striking and Appearance: Often with some areas of light striking in the high parts of the portrait. Sometimes casually struck in other areas as well—rather remarkable, as one might think these pieces, known to be of great interest to collectors at the time they were made and this being the only reason for striking them, would have been sharp. Planchet flakes and lintmarks are seen on some. Striking was done with less than meticulous care.
Proof Coins: Exceedingly rare, with probably fewer than 30 existing today, with 1880 being the rarer of the two dates.
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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Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Coiled Hair, 1879-1880 PR [Type]
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CAC | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|---|
| PR67 |
|
$2,304,000 | $1,234 |
| PR67 | - | $1,920,000 | $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 |
| PR60 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| PR60 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF35 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF30 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF25 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 |
|
$1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | - | $1,234 | $1,234 |
Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair, 1879-1880 PR [Type]
![Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair, 1879-1880 PR [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/ctc/catalog/1879-4-obv-sb.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
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]
![Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair, 1879-1880 PR DCAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/CatalogEntry/auctions_stacksbowers_com_lots_view_3_iaun0-0.20200712164251177.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $145,000 – $720,000
Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Coiled Hair, 1879-1880 PR CAM [Type]
![Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Coiled Hair, 1879-1880 PR CAM [Type]](https://images.greysheet.com/Ctc/Catalog/ha_com_1291_4651-0.20200718082941886.jpg?MaxWidth=200&Mode=Pad&Scale=UpscaleCanvas&format=webp)
Worth: $725,000 – $2,280,000
1879 $4 Stella, Flowing Hair PR
Worth: $60,000 – $384,000
1879 $4 Stella, Flowing Hair PR CAM
Worth: $125,000 – $450,000
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
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, JD-1, R.6, PR65 PCGS. CAC....
$1,440,000
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, JD-1, Low R.7, PR67 NGC. CAC....
$2,280,000
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, JD-1, R.6, PR62 PCGS....
$576,000
1880 $4 Coiled Hair Stella, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, JD-1, Low R.7, PR61 NGC. ...
$504,000
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, JD-1, R.6, PR63 NGC. ...
$336,000
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, R.6, PR66 Cameo PCGS Secure. ...
$851,875
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, R.7, PR65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$1,116,250
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, Low R.7, PR67 NGC. CAC. ...
$1,821,250
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, Low R.7, PR62 NGC. ...
$546,250
1880 $4 COIL HAIR
$126,500
$304,750
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, R.6, PR65 PCGS. CAC. ...
$881,250
1880 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1660, Pollock-1860, R.7, PR62 NGC. ...
$575,000
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, R.6, PR63 NGC.
$316,250
1880 $4 Coil Hair NGC Proof 62
$402,500
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, R.6, PR63 NGC. Richmond Collection. The background of the stella is rooted in...
$402,500
1879 $4 Coiled Hair, Judd-1638, Pollock-1838, PR63 NGC....
$287,500
1879 $4 Coil Hair NGC Proof 63
$299,000
1879 $4 COIL HAIR
$132,250
1879 $4 COIL HAIR
$161,000
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