1 Stella

4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; aluminium)

United States · 1880 · Gold

4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; aluminium) — reverse — Photos © Numista contributors

Weight unknown — can't compute a melt value to stack.

Specifications

Years	1880
Denomination	1 Stella
Composition	Aluminium (Gilt Gold)
Gross weight	—
Diameter	22 mm
Thickness	1.52 mm
Edge	Reeded
Shape	Round
Designer	Charles Edward Barber
Type	Patterns

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Design

Obverse

Head of Liberty left with flowing 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 aluminium (gilt gold). 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 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; aluminium) made of silver or gold?

No — the 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; aluminium) is aluminium (gilt 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 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; aluminium) minted?

The 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; aluminium) was issued 1880.

Who designed the 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; aluminium)?

The 4 Dollars "1880 Stella" (Pattern; aluminium) was designed by Charles Edward Barber.

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