THE HAGUE, Netherlands (AFP) – A U.S. four-dollar gold coin dating back to 1879 went under the hammer at an auction in the Netherlands on Fridayfor a record price of 95,000 euros, auctioneers Schulman announced.

“The highest ever price for the sale at auction of a gold coin was fetched during the Schulman auction,” the auction house said in a statement.

“The 1879 four-dollar Stella from the United States was sold for 95,000 euros,” or $130,000, Schulman said.

Only 425 four-dollar coins, also known as Stellas because of the five-pointed star that is the main design on the reverse, were made.

Both the seller and the buyer of the rare coin wanted to remain anonymous.