1877 Fifty Dollar Patterns
Base
About This Coin
The 1877 Fifty Dollar Patterns is a United States dollar from the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series — 4th of 6 years in the series. In 1877, coins were struck at the Philadelphia Mint with a combined mintage of 2. 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.. Struck during the Gilded Age of rapid industrialization and the great silver debates, when monetary policy shaped elections and economic destiny. Struck in 90% gold, 10% copper. A notable auction result reached $575K in PR67 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Charles E. Barber (Flowing Hair) / George T. Morgan (Coiled Hair).
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(6)
1877 Proof Fifty Dollar Pattern - J-1546
1877 Proof Fifty Dollar Pattern - J-1547
1877 Proof Fifty Dollar Pattern - J-1547, Gilt
1877 Proof Fifty Dollar Pattern - J-1548
1877 Proof Fifty Dollar Pattern - J-1549
1877 Proof Fifty Dollar Pattern - J-1549, Gilt
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