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PCGS Number: 537343
Coin Date: 1879
Denomination (Short): P$4
Denomination (Long): Pattern 4 Dollars (Stella)
Variety: Stella, Gilt Aluminum
Variety 2: J-1637
Desg: PR
Prefix: Stella
Composition: Gilt Aluminum
Strike Type: Proof
Coinage Type: Pattern
Coinage Years: 1879
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Designer: Charles Barber
Edge: Reeded
Obverse Description: Flowing Hair portrait by Charles E. Barber; LIBERTY on coronet. Inscription punctuated by stars: *6*G*.3*S*.7*C*7*G*R*A*M*S*, date 1879 below.
Reverse Description: At the center is a large five-pointed star with the incuse inscription ONE STELLA / 400 CENTS; around is E PLURIBUS UNUM. DEO EST GLORIA; at the border is UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / FOUR DOL.
General Notes: 1879 $4 Stella. It is said that in 1879 the “originals” were made to the extent of 15 pieces, followed by an unknown number of restrikes, perhaps 700 or so, in 1880. All gold impressions seen have parallel planchet striations near the top of the hair.8 This reverse die was used to strike all $4 Stellas of 1879 and 1880.
PCGS #: 537343
NGC ID: 2AHT