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4 Dollars "1879 Stella" Pattern
1879 year| Gold (.875) | 7 g | 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 | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#22991 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "FOUR DOL." at rim. Motto and "- DEO EST GLORIA" in small letters surround five pointed star in center. Star has "ONE" over "STELLA" over "400" over "CENTS" on it.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
E PLURIBUS UNUM
ONE
STELLA
400
CENTS
-DEO EST GLORIA
FOUR DOL.
Translation: Glory to God
Engraver: Charles Edward Barber
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1879 Stella gold coin was designed by Charles E. Barber, who was a prominent American sculptor and engraver. He is also known for designing other notable coins, such as the Barber dime, quarter, and half dollar.
