1 Stella / 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" Pattern; aluminium
1879 year| Aluminium | - | 22 mm |
| Issuer | United States |
|---|---|
| Period | Federal republic (1776-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1879 |
| Value | 1 Stella = 4 Dollars (4 USD) |
| Currency | Dollar (1785-date) |
| Composition | Aluminium |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#23018 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Star surrounded by the legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE
STELLA
400
CENTS
-DEO EST GLORIA
FOUR DOL.
Engraver: Charles Edward Barber
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The "1880 Stella" Pattern 1 Stella/4 Dollars coin is unique in that it was made of aluminum, a metal that was not commonly used in coinage at the time. In fact, the use of aluminum in coins was a novelty in the late 19th century, and the Stella coin was one of the first coins to use this metal. This makes it a fascinating piece of numismatic history.
