1878 Quarter Eagle Patterns
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About This Coin
The 1878 Quarter Eagle Patterns is a United States Gold Quarter Eagle from the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series — a late issue, 5th of 6 years in the series. In 1878, coins were struck 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.. Struck during the Gilded Age of rapid industrialization and the great silver debates, when monetary policy shaped elections and economic destiny. Struck in gilt copper. A notable auction result reached $210K in PR65 grade at Akers, Stack's, RARCOA, Superior. Designed by Charles E. Barber (Flowing Hair) / George T. Morgan (Coiled Hair).
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(3)
1878 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-1566
1878 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-1567
1878 Proof Quarter Eagle Pattern - J-1567, Gilt
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