George Morgan's designs of 1879 now dated 1880. Goloid was an alloy patented by Dr. Wheeler Hubbell and consisted of gold, silver and copper in various proportions. They were used in an attempt to make the silver dollar smaller and lighter and in the creation of the famous $4 gold piece or Stella for use as an international coinage. For additional information on the Stella, click here. It is unclear if the dollars and Stella were actually struck using the goloid alloys or are of standard silver and gold. About a dozen sets were produced in goloid/silver as well as about a dozen in copper and 4 or 5 in aluminum. Charles Barber also produced a set. To view, click here. J1650/P1850 J1654/P1854 J1660/P1860 Photos courtesy of Teletrade, Superior and Bowers and Merena.