1878 Eagle Patterns

About This Coin

The 1878 Eagle Patterns is a United States Gold Eagle from the Metric & Stella Patterns (1874-1879) series — a late issue, 5th of 6 years in the series. In 1878, 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. Struck in gilt copper. A notable auction result reached $345K in GEM PR grade at Stack's. Designed by Charles E. Barber (Flowing Hair) / George T. Morgan (Coiled Hair).