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PCGS Number: 72021 Coin Date: 1879 Denomination (Short): P$20 Denomination (Long): Pattern 20 Dollars Variety: Quintuple Stella, Copper Variety 2: J-1642 Desg: PR Composition: Copper Mintage: Unique Strike Type: Proof Coinage Type: Pattern Coinage Years: 1879 Mint Location: Philadelphia Designer: James Longacre Edge: Reeded Obverse Description: Longacre’s Liberty Head as used on regular $20 issues but with inscription surrounding, punctuated by stars: *30*G*1.5*S*35*C*35*G*R*A*M*S* and with date 1879 below. Reverse Description: Similar to the regular design except with the motto stated as DEO EST GLORIA instead of IN GOD WE TRUST. General Notes: 1879 Metric $20. So-called “Quintuple” Stella. PCGS #: 72021
