1879 $4 Coiled Hair Stella, Judd-1639, Pollock-1839, Low R.7, PR65BN PCGS. (CAC)

A trophy-level U.S. pattern and a cornerstone of any advanced cabinet, this 1879 $4 Coiled Hair Stella (Judd-1639, Pollock-1839) is certified PR65 Brown by PCGS and approved by CAC. The elusive Coiled Hair subtype—struck as a pattern for the proposed $4 “Stella” meant to align U.S. coinage with international and metric standards—is vastly rarer than its Flowing Hair counterpart. Classified Low R.7, it is believed that only a handful to perhaps a dozen pieces exist, placing this example among the most coveted 19th-century American patterns. Struck in copper, the coin displays exceptional eye appeal for the grade, with richly reflective fields and a dominant iridescent palette. The surfaces are a warm coppery brown enlivened by vivid blue, purple, and pink toning that intensifies at the peripheries and within protected recesses. The Coiled Hair portrait is sharply defined, and the reverse legends—hallmarks of the Stella’s metric-denomination concept—are boldly rendered, underscoring the piece’s technical quality and historical significance. Population and rarity underscore its importance to both pattern specialists and top-tier type collectors. PCGS reports a population of just 1 in PR65 Brown, with only 1 certified finer. CAC approval further confirms the coin’s superior originality and eye appeal within this elite peer group. Key details: 1879 $4 Stella, Coiled Hair type Judd-1639; Pollock-1839; Low R.7 rarity PCGS PR65 Brown (BN); CAC approved PCGS population: 1; with 1 higher Struck in copper; remarkable iridescent toning in coppery brown, blue, purple, and pink Pattern issue for the proposed four-dollar denomination designed to facilitate international trade Note: PCGS recognizes the gilt version of this pattern as Judd-1639a; other grading services may vary in designation This museum-caliber 1879 Coiled Hair Stella combines extreme rarity, historical gravitas, and captivating color—an extraordinary opportunity for the collector seeking a definitive U.S. pattern showpiece.