1876 Three Dollar Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1876 Three Dollar Patterns is a United States dollar from the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series. Produced at the Philadelphia Mint. The obverse features experimental designs including the famous Stella ($4 gold piece) featuring Liberty with flowing hair or coiled hair and the reverse displays a five-pointed star containing the denomination FOUR DOL.. A notable auction result reached $19K in PR63 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber (Flowing Hair) / George T. Morgan (Coiled Hair).
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(4)
1876 Proof Three Dollar Pattern - J-1482
1876 Proof Three Dollar Pattern - J-1482, Gilt
1876 Proof Three Dollar Pattern - J-1483
1876 Proof Three Dollar Pattern - J-1483, Gilt
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