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PCGS Number: 98055
Coin Date: Four Dollar Gold Stella
Denomination (Short): $4
Denomination (Long): $4
Variety: Flowing Hair
Variety 2: 1879-1880
Desg: PR
Composition: Goloid
Strike Type: Proof
Coinage Type: Stella four dollar gold
Coinage Years: 1879-1880
Mint Location: Philadelphia
Diameter: 22
Fineness: 0.9167
Weight (Grams): 7
Designer: Charles E. Barber
Edge: Reeded
Obverse Description: Liberty is seen facing left with flowing locks of hair extending below her neck. 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 * M * S *"
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.
General Notes: 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.

Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair 1879-1880 DCAM

CPG Values (What is CPG?)

Grade	CPG Value
PR62	$168,000.00
PR63	$192,000.00
PR64	$210,000.00
PR65	$264,000.00
PR66	$330,000.00
PR67	$570,000.00
PR62 CAC	$193,200.00
PR63 CAC	$220,800.00
PR64 CAC	$244,800.00
PR65 CAC	$288,000.00
PR66 CAC	$379,500.00
PR67 CAC	$690,000.00

Apr Data

Auction House	Description	Grade	Sell Price	Sell Date
	1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC.	65	$264,000	08/14/24
	1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC.	65	$222,000	01/09/20
	$4 1879 FLOWING HAIR PCGS PR65 DCAM CAC	65	$258,500	06/25/15
	1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Flowing Hair. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833. Rarity-3. Gold. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 Deep Cameo (PCGS).	65	$258,500	03/27/14
	1879 $4 Flowing Hair Stella, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3, PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS.	65	$205,625	12/08/13
	1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3, PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS.	65	$207,000	08/12/07
HA	1879 $4 PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. This impressive Gem stella has deeply mirrored fields masked by a slightly hazy appearance. T	65	$207,000	09/16/06
HA	1879 $4 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1832, 1833, R.3, 6, PR65 Deep Cameo PCGS. This is a dazzling, wonderfully prese	65	$230,000	07/30/05
Superior	Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair 1879-1880 DCAM	65	$158,700	11/18/04
Stacks Bowers	1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Flowing Hair. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1. Rarity-3. Gold. Reeded Edge. Proof-67 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CMQ.	67	$840,000	03/26/24
	1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR67 Deep Cameo PCGS.	67	$576,000	08/18/21
	1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC.	64	$216,000	05/05/22
	$4 1879 STELLA, FLOWING HAIR. PCGS PR64 DCAM CAC	64	$217,375	01/27/22
	1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Flowing Hair. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1. Rarity-3. Gold. Reeded Edge. Proof-64 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC.	64	$204,000	08/17/21
	1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC.	64	$210,000	01/31/19
	1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3, PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS.	64	$174,000	08/16/18
	1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3, PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC.	64	$176,250	01/11/16
	1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3, PR64 Deep Cameo PCGS. CAC.	64	$188,000	04/26/15
	1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Flowing Hair. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833. Rarity-3. Proof-64 Deep Cameo (PCGS). CAC.	64	$215,568	08/18/11
Stacks Bowers	Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair 1879-1880 DCAM	64	$198,375	01/07/08
Stacks Bowers	Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair 1879-1880 DCAM	64	$103,500	12/03/03
Stacks Bowers	Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair 1879-1880 DCAM	62	$109,250	01/12/09
HA	1879 $4 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1832, 1833, R.3, 6, PR63 Deep Cameo PCGS. Although there is no such thing as a	63	$161,000	04/07/06
Superior	Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair 1879-1880 DCAM	66	$224,250	08/16/04
HA	1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR63 Cameo NGC. CAC.	63	$156,000	11/21/24
HA	1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1, R.3, PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC.	66	$264,000	12/16/21
Stacks Bowers	1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Flowing Hair. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, JD-1. Rarity-3. Gold. Reeded Edge. Proof-66 Ultra Cameo (NGC).	66	$234,000	05/24/19
HA	1879 $4 Flowing Hair, Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3, PR66 ★ Ultra Cameo NGC.	66	$240,000	01/04/18
HA	1879 $4 Flowing Hair PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833, R.3.	66	$258,500	06/09/13
HA	1879 $4 Flowing Hair Stella PR66 Ultra Cameo NGC.	66	$253,000	01/08/12
David Lawrence Rare Coins	1879 $4 Flow Hair NGC Proof 66 Ultra Cameo * Star *	66	$218,500	07/21/04
Stacks Bowers	1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Flowing Hair. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833. Rarity-3. Gold. Reeded Edge. Proof-65 Ultra Cameo (NGC).	65	$240,000	02/28/19
Superior	Four Dollar Gold Stella $4 Flowing Hair 1879-1880 DCAM	65	$161,000	01/11/05
Stacks Bowers	1879 Four-Dollar Gold Stella. Flowing Hair. Judd-1635, Pollock-1833. Rarity-3. Gold (standard alloy). Reeded Edge. Proof-68 Ultra Cameo	68	$472,938	06/29/12

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