1880 Stella
Base
About This Coin
The 1880 Stella is a United States coin from the Stella Four Dollars 1879-1880 series — the final year of the series. The obverse features Liberty with flowing hair or coiled hair, designed as a proposal for metric-compatible gold coinage 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. Weighing 7 grams, 22 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Estimated market value across variants is approximately $814K. Designed by Charles E. Barber (Flowing Hair) / George T. Morgan (Coiled Hair).
Value Estimates
Values as of May 2026 — range across all strike types, reflecting typical grades (G-4 through MS-63). Coins in lower or exceptional grades may fall outside this range.
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1880 Stella - Coiled Hair
1880 Stella - Flowing Hair
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