Landmark 1879 Four-Dollar Flowing Hair Stella Coin Shines in Single Owner Coin Auction

A landmark 1879 four-dollar flowing hair coin with an old green holder is leading the upcoming Single Owner Coin Auction, presented by Leonard Auction. It is a Stella PR-63 PCGS coin minted in the US in 1879 and acquired from an estate in Madison, Wisconsin. Stella coins were produced in 1879 and 1880 at the suggestion of Hon. John A. Kasson, U.S. minister to Austria. Kasson felt that a coin of this value would be used by foreign travelers, as it could be readily exchanged for gold coins of approximately equivalent value in France, Germany, and other European countries. The obverse of the four-dollar piece depicting Lady Liberty with long, flowing hair was designed by Chief Mint Engraver Charles Barber. On the reverse, a large, five-pointed star is framed stating the coin’s worth. Its metallic content in the metric system is 6G, .3S, .7C, and 7 GRAMS, indicating its international nature. 

A set of 15 US Indian Head two-dollar half gold coins is another notable lot in the sale. The set contains a 90% pure gold Indian Head “Quarter Eagle” from every year of issue (1908 – 1915 and 1925 – 1929). The coin was designed by the renowned sculptor Bela Lyon Pratt. A set of US Gold types that includes 12 different sizes and designs is another notable lot. It includes coins from 1853 $1 Type 1 to 1926 $2.50. Find the listed items and register to place a bid in the Single Owner Coin Auction (Sale #323) and browse other online auctions on Bidsquare.