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$4 Stella
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Type 1 - Flowing Hair


Country:  United States
​​Denomination:  $4.00
Composition:  86% Gold, 10% Copper, 4% Silver
Years of Minting:  1879-1880
Diameter:  22 mm
Gross Weight:  7 grams
Edge:  Reeded
Designer:  Charles E. Barber


Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals

$4 Stella
​​Type 2 - Coiled Hair


Country:  United States
​​Denomination:  $4.00
Composition:  86% Gold, 10% Copper, 4% Silver
Years of Minting:  1879-1880
Diameter:  22 mm
Gross Weight:  7 grams
Edge:  Reeded
Designer:  Obverse:  George T. Morgan, Reverse:  ​Charles E. Barber


Photos courtesy of Scott Papper, GIA GG, AJP, CM (NAJA), Global Gemology & Appraisals
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