NGC-certified Stella featured in Heritage sale of U.S. coins

The rare 1879 pattern is among the brightest stars of the November auction.

A fascinating $4 Stella certified by Numismatic Guaranty Corporation (NGC$) is being offered in Heritage’s upcoming Auction #1321 from November 19-22, 2020. Online bidding is now open.

The Uncirculated 1879 Flowing Hair Stella graded NGC PF-63 is a striking example of an experimental design intended for use in international trade. A small number of these gold $4 coins were struck, but the U.S. never authorized them for official use. Their rarity and beauty make them highly prized today by collectors.

Meanwhile, from a generation earlier, an 1851 “880” Reeded Humbert $50 graded NGC MS-61 captures the frenzy of the California Gold Rush. These pieces were struck by the U.S. Assay Office in San Francisco, the predecessor to the Mint branch that opened there in 1854. Their unusual shape and history have earned them a respected place in the numismatic community.

Other NGC-certified highlights include:

• A 1972 Doubled Die Obverse cent graded NGC MS-67+ RD
• a 1916 Standing Liberty quarter graded NGC MS-64 FH
• an 1802/1 Half Eagle graded NGC MS-64
• an 1801 Eagle graded NGC MS-61
• an 1883-O Eagle graded NGC AU-53
• a 1907 Flat Rim High-Relief Double Eagle graded NGC MS-64
• an 1892 six-piece Proof set (cent, nickel, dime, quarter, half dollar and dollar) graded from NGC Proof Details to NGC PF-64+ Ultra Cameo
• a 1995-W Silver Eagle graded NGC PF-69 Ultra Cameo

Press release courtesy of the Numismatic Guaranty Corporation.

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