Whitman Expo
1879 Quintuple Stella, Copper Pattern 20 Dollars PR RD J-1644
Details
1879 Metric $20. So-called “Quintuple” Stella.
Obverse: As J-1642, except with decimal point inserted between 3 and 5 on the obverse legend, having it now as: *30*G*1,5*S*3.5*C*35*G*R*A*M*S*.
Reverse: The reverse features a heraldic eagle bearing a shield on its breast and carrying an olive branch and arrows in its talons. Bracketing the eagle is a banner with the motto E PLURIBUS / UNUM; above, the legend DEO EST GLORIA is enclosed in an oval of 13 stars, with rays emanating above. Around the perimeter are the words UNITED STATES OF AMERICA and TWENTY DOLLARS.
Basic Information
GSID:
14932
Coin Date:
1879
Denomination:
P$20 / Pattern 20 Dollars
Designation:
PR
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Coinage Type:
Pattern
Coinage Years:
1879
Composition:
Copper
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Quintuple Stella, Copper
Variety 2:
J-1644
Rarity:
R-L7
Physical Characteristics
Strike Type:
Proof
Coin Shape:
Round
