1877 Cent Patterns
BaseAbout This Coin
The 1877 Cent Patterns is a United States cent from the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series — 4th of 6 years in the series. In 1877, 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. A notable auction result reached $17K in (PR) grade at Bowers & Merena. Designed by Charles E. Barber (Flowing Hair) / George T. Morgan (Coiled Hair).
Specifications
Strike Types & Varieties(2)
1877 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1495
1877 Proof Cent Pattern - J-1496
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