1 Stella / 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; gold)
United States · 1880 · Gold
Specifications
| Years | 1880 |
| Denomination | 1 Stella |
| Composition | Gold |
| Gross weight | 7 g |
| Diameter | 22 mm |
| Thickness | 1.52 mm |
| Edge | Reeded |
| Shape | Round |
| Designer | George Thomas Morgan, Charles Edward Barber |
| Type | Patterns |
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Design
Obverse
Head of Liberty left with coiled hair, wearing a coronet. "★6★G★.3★S★.7★C★7★G★R★A★M★S★" and date at rim.
Reverse
A large 5-pointed star in center with "ONE" over "STELLA" over scroll work over "400" over "CENTS" on it. Motto and "DEO EST GLORIA" surround star, and "UNITED STATES OF AMERICA" and "FOUR DOL." are at rim.
About this coin’s value
This coin is composed of gold and weighs 7 g. It carries no precious-metal melt value, so its worth is numismatic — driven by date, mint mark, grade and demand. Base-metal valuations live in the base metal coin calculator.
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Frequently asked questions
Is the 1 Stella / 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; gold) made of silver or gold?
No — the 1 Stella / 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; gold) is gold, so it carries no precious-metal melt value. Its worth is numismatic: driven by date, mint mark, grade and collector demand.
What years was the 1 Stella / 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; gold) minted?
The 1 Stella / 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; gold) was issued 1880.
Who designed the 1 Stella / 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; gold)?
The 1 Stella / 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; gold) was designed by George Thomas Morgan, Charles Edward Barber.
How big is a 1 Stella / 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; gold)?
It weighs 7 g and measures 22 mm across and 1.52 mm thick (gold).
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