1847 Hawaiian Cent. . Medcalf-Russell 2CC-2. Crosslet 4, 15 berries 7 + 8. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 19; 2 finer, 1 in 64+, 1 in 65. About 20% mint red visible. Boldly struck. AUPUNI HAWAII (Kingdom of Hawaii). The denomination carries a misprint, since there is no "R" in the 12-letter Hawaiian alphabet, the engraver should have used the letter "L" as HANELI. Hapa Haneli would mean roughly translated, Half Hundred or the fraction 1/100. There are five varieties of number and arrangement of berries in the wreath of the cent, and two different obverses of King Kamehameha III (PCGS # 10966) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1847 Hawaiian Cent. NGC graded MS-64 Red & Brown. Over 50% of mint red. A very choice example. Crosslet or plain 4 refers to the numeral in the date. One 4 has a serif only at the bottom and is called "plain 4" while the other has an additional vertical serif on the horizontal bar and is referred to as "crosslet 4." Both varieties are the same size, one tilted slightly to the left. There are other minor differences. Pop 4; 1 finer in 65 (PCGS # 10966) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1847 Hawaiian Cent. . Medcalf-Russell 2CC-2. Crosslet 4, 15 berries 7 + 8. PCGS graded MS-64 Red & Brown CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 19; 2 finer, 1 in 64+, 1 in 65. About 30% mint red visible on this early coin from Hawaii. People sometimes ask, how did Hawaii conduct business with a coinage consisting only of copper coins. But the fact is, silver and gold coins of the world as they passed through this growing trade hub, were accepted for day to day transactions. It could have remained that way but for a later Monarch, David Kalakaua, who desired to promote his own stewardship as head of state by placing his effigy on the money (PCGS # 10966) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1847 Hawaiian Cent. . Medcalf-Russell 2CC-2. Crosslet 4, 15 berries 7 + 8. PCGS graded MS-63 Red & Brown CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 59; 22 finer, 1 in 63+, 19 in 64, 1 in 64+, 1 in 65. Some spots with about 25% mint red visible, a fine portrait of the King showing nicely formed nose (which is sometimes flattened on these since it represents the most exposed point on the obverse). Clear detail in the coat and epaulets. A choice example (PCGS # 10966) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1847 Hawaiian Cent. . Medcalf-Russell 2CC-2. Crosslet 4, 15 berries 7 + 8. PCGS graded MS-63 Red & Brown CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 59; 22 finer, 1 in 63+, 19 in 64, 1 in 64+, 1 in 65. Some spots with over 30% mint red. Very unusual it is to find a Hawaiian Cent with this amount of red mint color, collectors are expected to be active bidders in the sale, so prepare bids accordingly (PCGS # 10966) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 2,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1847 Hawaiian Cent. . Medcalf-Russell 2CC-2. Crosslet 4, 15 berries 7 + 8. PCGS graded MS-62 Brown CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. A nice brown example with luster gloss throughout and plenty of eye-appeal. Kamehameha III ruled 1824-54. Approximately 100,000 One-cent pieces were struck during his reign at (presumably) a New England firm. As of an 1862 Hawaiian Treasury audit, only 11,595 remained outstanding. Scarce in all grades (PCGS # 10965) . Estimated Value $1,300 - 1,400. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1881 Hawaiian Pattern Five Cents. PCGS graded MS-66 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS. Nice light even toning. Tied for the finest known. Intense but still satiny frost, the coin lightly toned to a quiet soft golden color through which nickel-gray luminosity persists almost undiminished. Something perhaps worth adding to the smooth finish is how desirable this coin is with this precision strike at Kalakaua?s profile as well as throughout the unusual reverse which portrays a royal garter of the Kingdom inscribed AU MAU KE EA O KA AINA I KA PONO. A small cross attached to the crown distinguishes this from the later-made, unofficial strikes. All patterns by this minter are on a thin nickel planchet. No Proofs recorded. Donald Medcalf offers a succinct description of this coin?s issue: "In 1881 King Kalakaua made an historic trip around the world while his new palace was being built. He was the first world Monarch to have journeyed the globe. During his travels, the owner of a New Caledonia nickel mine was able to contact the king and offered to have nickel coins struck for the Kingdom of Hawaii. Approximately 200 nickel patterns with the king?s effigy on the obverse were minted in Paris and sent to the king after he had returned to Hawaii. No proofs were ever struck, and the coin was never officially adopted. Many of the coins became "pocket pieces" or were fashioned into jewelry." Also of note, but we are unable to discern the presence of this due to the PCGS holder?s restraining collar, "Some edge-marked in incuse with indistinct imprint: "MAILLECHORT," explains the same author. [Note: French for nickel silver from the names of two Lyon craftsmen who invented it Maill(ot) and Chor(ier). A hard, corrosion-resistant alloy of copper, zinc and nickel used to make domestic silverware. Also known as German silver.] (PCGS # 10975) . Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1881 Hawaiian Pattern Five Cents. PCGS graded MS-66 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS. Lovely light even toning. Tied for the finest known. A very scarce issue of which only 200 pieces were struck. This is the desirable original specimen struck by a New Caledonia nickel miner in 1881. It is tied for Finest Certified and is not one of the later strikes from different dies made, some believe, in the early years of the 20th century. The coin offered exhibits a cross on top of the crown on the reverse, which is diagnostic. Smooth rolling-fresh finish, fresh as when first issued barring, of course, some natural light patina from one hundred thirty-one years storage! Difficult to find in any grade now, but especially elusive in Gem condition. So much for the luster which is a key determinant of grade. It appears to us that all minute detail is fully evident on this bold specimen, another item that has long played a major role in a coin?s desirability. This MS66 is for the specialist in the series; it?s rarity and high quality preclude all but the most well-heeled numismatist from bidding, sadly. Had you been collecting coins in the 1940s or 1950s, Hawaiian Five Cent pieces, while not cheap, would have been more affordable when there were far fewer collectors and astute rare coin investors around (PCGS # 10975) . Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1881 Hawaiian Pattern Five Cents. . Medcalf-Russell 2CN-1. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 2; 2 finer in 66. Light even toning. A heart-stopping gem of the premium quality one likes to see for this actively collected series from America?s 50th State. This is the only state in the Union that preceded Statehood as a Kingdom, then a Republic, and finally a Territory. The low census at this grade level indicates quite strongly just how rare these are in Gem quality! A beaming gem rolling in unbeatable subdued luster characteristic of the hard nickel alloy, yet luster that emits boldly beneath bold highlights. Possessed of a much better-quality strike than is found on some others in lesser grade, all of the King?s hair curls and beard detail show plainly, all of the accompanying detail on the garter, garter clasp, and crown similarly impressive. In 1881, the King of Hawaii became the first Monarch in history to travel around the world. Earlier key figures like Alexander the Great and the Emperor Hadrian in the ancient world traveled around their extensive domains, but neither could have imagined being a globe-trotter, which is what Kalakaua was! Among the nations he visited in his East to West circumnavigation were the United States (going first to San Francisco), Japan, China, India, Egypt, Italy, Belgium, Germany, Austria, France, Spain, and Great Britain and the United States (for a second visit). He had several objectives on this tour, one of the main ones being to encourage immigration to Hawaii, which was in an agricultural stage of development. The local population was too small to support the sugar and pineapple planters, and so migrant workers were the obvious choice, especially for Hawaii?s burgeoning sugar cane industry. When in Paris, the owner of a New Caledonia nickel mine approached Kalakaua for a nickel contract. As encouragement, the miner had struck some sample German-silver five kenata patterns using nickel from his mine. The die engraver made a slight error when he misspelled the first word of Hawaii?s national motto "UA MAU KE EA O KA AINA I KA PONO" This motto overlaps the garter on the reverse of the coin and on top of which is a crown decorated with a small cross. (The rarity of the 1881 patterns, according to Medcalf, led to a circa-1900 Canadian copy, identified by a small ball atop the crown in place of the cross) (PCGS # 10975) . Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1881 Hawaiian Pattern Five Cents. . Medcalf-Russell 2CN-1. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 6; 5 finer, 1 in 64+, 2 in 65, 2 in 66. Lovely light golden toning. Swirling cartwheel luster blends naturally with pale golden highlights on the satin surfaces. King Kalakaua?s bust faces left (on the similar silver issues of 1883, the bust faces right). The obverse legend contains an unintentionally insulting blunder, referring to Kalakaua as the KING OF SANDWICH ISLANDS instead of Hawaii. The Sandwich Islands was the European name for Hawaii and so-named for the British Earls of Sandwich. Sandwich Islands was the name given to the Hawaiian Islands by James Cook in the 1770s, which explains the origin of the now archaic usage. In all, 200 1881 patterns were struck. Few were acquired by numismatists, hence their rarity in choice to gem condition. According to Medcalf, "many of the coins became pocket pieces or were fashioned into jewelry." The present MS64 specimen provides a major gift for the Hawaiian rarities collector. An exemplary coin, it still exhibits beaming luster under medium golden-gray toning. The surfaces are outstanding (PCGS # 10975) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1881 Hawaiian Five Cents NGC graded Unc Details. Reverse scratched. A few obverse spots and some small pin scratches at 1:00 on the reverse. A scarce red book coin. Struck by a private minter at the time of King Kalakaua's trip around the world in 1881. Scarce in all grades. The state motto on the reverse AU MAU KE EA O KA AINA I KA PONO has the letters accidentally reversed on the first word, which should be "UA". Approximately 200 five-cent patterns with the King's effigy on the obverse were coined in Paris. Some of these are found circulated. Others were soldered together into napkin rings, thereby lessening the number of acceptable numismatic examples (PCGS # 10975) . Estimated Value $5,000 - 6,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1881 Hawaiian Five Cents. PCGS graded Proof 63 Deep Cameo. On the holder Hawaii (fantasy) strike. Double thickness. As with other non-standard coins in the Hawaiian series, the Proof strikes of the Kalakaua five-cent piece are knock-offs of the "original" private-issue Mint States struck to temp King Kalakaua into issuing him a contract for coinage. The original five-cent pieces are struck on a thin planchet and are only found up to Mint State. No Proofs are known. Five cent pieces similar in design to the original Hawaiian 1881 five-cent nickel piece were struck in thin and thick nickel (1.4 and 2.7 mm), thin and thick aluminum (1.42 and 3.1 mm) and thin copper (1.7 mm), all in Proof. According to Medcalf, in whose Standard Catalog of Hawaiian Coins readers who wish to do so will find more details, these were "struck from different dies [than the originals] … they can be easily distinguished by absence of a cross on top of the crown. These were not official, or struck in 1881." But again, for decades now they have been avidly sought and collected by specialists in Hawaiian numismatics right along with the rest. A choice, impressive glittering Proof struck in aluminum. PCGS # 510976. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1881 Hawaiian Five Cent Struck In Nickel 7.6 Grams. PCGS graded Proof 64. On the holder Hawaii (fantasy) strike. Another of the thick planchet strikes of this venerable type which collectors and students of Hawaiian numismatics have discussed for years without coming to an agreement. For more than a century collectors have been fascinated by these Proof nickel and aluminum strike Five Cent pieces. They were believed to have been struck shortly after the turn of the 20th century. Some accounts point to a private minter in Canada. PCGS # 510974. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1881 Hawaiian Pattern Five Cent Struck In Aluminum 1.5 Grams. PCGS graded Proof 64+ Deep Cameo. On the holder Hawaii (fantasy) stike. Similar to the thick planchet example and also a gleaming, well made Proof. From dies similar to the Medcalf-Russell 2CN-1 pieces, but missing the cross on top of the crown (diagnostic). PCGS # 510976. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1881 Hawaiian Five Cent Struck In Aluminum 1.5 Grams. PCGS graded Proof 64 Deep Cameo. On the holder Hawaii (fantasy) strike. Flaw on rim at 6:00, well struck otherwise and identifiable as to type by the Proof surface and the absence of a cross at the top of the crown. PCGS # 510976. Estimated Value $1,500-UP. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Ten Cents. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. Wonderful blue toning on both sides. Probably the finest known. From the Stack?s 2008 description: "Bare head r. of Kalakaua I, surrounded by the English title King of Hawaii. Reverse presents the Kingdom's motto, UA MAU KE EA OKA AINA I KA PONO, The Life of the Land is Perpetuated in Righteousness around a laurel wreath enclosing the English denomination ONE/ DIME. The Hawaiian denomination UMI KENETA, 10 Cents appears below the wreath tie. Deep liquid-glass fields boast rich electric blue and pale russet-gold toning near the crisply defined rims enhancing the overwhelming beauty of this breathtaking Gem. "This splendid coin is one of only 26 Proofs struck. The dime is the second rarest of all Hawaiian Proof denominations as a business strike and the present example ranks at the top among the few Proof examples available to collectors in the 21st century." It is significant that this is the finest certified PCGS has assigned no grade higher than a single example at Proof-66. The Dannreuther-Garrett auction record book shows the highest grade appearing at auction in recent years to be the Proof-63 in the 2007 FUN Sale. Future editions of Dannreuther will undoubtedly include this particular Proof 66 along with the pedigree stewardship of the new owner. Bidders may want to take note. The present glittering jewel is a compelling coin that invites the most careful attention. Few numismatists are fortunate enough to have their name associated with a great coin like this. (Originally part of a five-piece 1883 Hawaiian silver Proof set that appears to have been kept intact since the time of striking. The other coins from this set are offered singly in the Gerald Forsythe consignment.). Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection. Previously Stack's 11/2008.

1883 Hawaiian Ten Cents. . Medcalf-Russell 2CS-1. PCGS graded Proof 66 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 3; none finer at PCGS. Nicely toned on both sides with delicate shades of origiinal color which include warm golds to amber deep trending into red, along with subtle antique grays blending effortlessly across the surface into iridescent silvery and blue. (The companion Proof 66 to this dime in the accompanying Lot has toning at the edge but not suffused throughout the field on either side like this specimen.) An apt term for the surface would be "resplendent fields," since the fields below the toning are as smooth, level to perfection, and gleaming with reflectivity as when first struck. Probably a good many Hawaiian coins are no longer as carefully preserved as this magnificent Proof piece, with no suggestion or even a whisper of weakness at the King?s sideburn, hair curls, or mutton-chop beard. Even under strong magnification, the detail delights the connoisseur?s eye. The Hawaiian Dime, unlike its larger cousins, skips the royal emblem on the reverse and is instead modeled along the lines of the U.S. Seated Liberty dimes of the day, with an open wreath in which is placed the denomination. A small royal crown above. The national motto which surrounds was adopted in the 1840s for the Kingdom of Hawaii and carried over into the 20th Century as the official Hawaii State motto when Hawaii became the 50th State in the Union in 1959. Proofs were struck at the Philadelphia Mint along with the other 1883 Kalakaua Proof coinage, from dies made under the stewardship of Charles E. Barber, chief engraver of the Mint. These, like the quarter dollar, half dollar, and silver dollar use the standard weight and fineness of American coins. U.S. coins were legal tender in the Hawaiian Islands from an early period. An impressive rarity in the Hawaiian series. This splendid coin is one of only 26 Proofs struck. More to the point, the dime is the second rarest of all Hawaiian Proof denominations as a business strike and the present example ranks at the top among the few Proof examples available to collectors in the 21st century. It is significant that this is tied with two others as finest certified PCGS and that PCGS has assigned no grade higher than Proof-66. A coin that will fascinate and bring chills down the spin of any numismatist who spends a few minutes with it, and we can see how this may well bring a record-shattering price for a Hawaiian Ten Cent piece! (PCGS # 10981) . Historic note: Hawaii's second elected ruler, David Kalakaua came to the throne in 1874 after the premature death of King William Lunalilo (who died from tuberculosis at the age of 39). Kalakaua is responsible for restoring Hawaiian culture, hobbled for decades by Christian missionaries, for building Iolani Palace, and, in an effort to promote his kingdom in America, Europe, and the Far East. King Kalakaua became the first monarch to circumnavigate the globe. Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Ten Cents. PCGS graded MS-66 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 11; 1 finer in 67. Beautiful green toning atop lustrous fields that glow with mint-original vibrancy. We have rarely seen a poorly struck Hawaiian dime. The San Francisco Mint (which struck these) did a first-rate job on the dimes, most quarters, half dollars and silver dollars. Among the key characteristics, the coin displays clear-cut portrait, wreath and crown, as well as all legends and rim denticles from having been giving a full strike by the dies (PCGS # 10979) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Ten Cents. PCGS graded MS-66. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 11; 1 finer in 67. Well struck and nicely toned. The powerfully struck, lustrous surfaces are readily appreciable at all angles to which the toning adds another level of beauty. This is an important issue among buyers of Gem quality Hawaiian coins. No one can honestly deny the vibrancy of the surfaces, which shows in the fully struck devices exhibiting fine detail to all the high points (PCGS # 10979) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,800. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Ten Cents. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 20; 12 finer, 11 in 66, 1 in 67. Subtle multi-dimensional tones grace the obverse. The reverse exhibits similar shades with a greater intensity. A first-rate Gem! (PCGS # 10979) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Ten Cents. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 20; 12 finer, 11 in 66, 1 in 67. A hint of light tone. What is most noticeable when one first examines this Hawaiian dime is its satiny mint luster -- it swirls from side-to-side unimpeded by noticeable abrasions and unscathed by even a hint of tarnish, just pale toning. A coin of singular beauty and importance to the Hawaiiana collector. In such circumstances, the luster cannot stand alone. Desirable also is to see that this coin is struck with meticulous care by the dies on the wreath and small reverse crown as well as on Kalakaua?s hair, sideburn, and beard. Everything razor-sharp (PCGS # 10979) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Ten Cents. PCGS graded MS-65. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 20; 12 finer, 11 in 66, 1 in 67. Wonderful blue and golden toning. A glowing lustrous originality is emitted from undisturbed toned surfaces. As far as the strike goes, putting the results in a few words we can say it was struck with systematic exactness throughout (PCGS # 10979) . Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,400. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Ten Cents. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 34; 32 finer, 20 in 65, 11 in 66, 1 in 67. Lovely light golden toning on both sides. The obverse displays prooflike surfaces (PCGS # 10979) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Ten Cents. NGC graded MS-64. Light hint of gold tone. Well struck, lustrous. Pop 27; 23 finer (PCGS # 10979) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Eighth Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 2; none finer at PCGS. Probably the finest known. Bare head r. of Hawaii's last King matches that appearing on the other 1883 silver coins. The reverse bears the Hawaiian denomination HAPAWALU in a laurel wreath, the English equivalent below, EIGHTH DOL. with royal motto as legend, The Life of the Country is Perpetuated in Righteousness. Magnificent deeply gleaming silver contrasts with fascinating dappled toning for outstanding visual appeal. One of only 20 Proofs struck from a single pair of dies and included in Proof sets made for presentation to Hawaiian notables, further limiting distribution. This seemingly odd denomination was first specified because it was equal to the old Spanish Real valued at 12½ cents that had long circulated in the islands. However, when regular coinage began, the dime was substituted, since the San Francisco Mint already had dime planchets on hand whose use would reduce the cost of the coinage. The 10-cent denomination was also part of the American decimal system of dime, quarter, half dollar and dollar. No Hapawalu coins were struck for circulation, intensifying collector pressure on the few Proofs, which have been eagerly sought by collectors for 125 years. This Proof denomination is very seldom encountered at auction. The present coin's auction appearance provides an historic opportunity for collectors of the finest Hawaiian coins, a chance that may not occur again in the foreseeable future. In their request to have coins struck by the United States government, the Hawaiian government included four denominations: a 1/8th Dollar (Hapawalu), a 1/4 Dollar (Hapaha), a 1/2 Dollar (Hapalua), and a Dollar (Akahi Dala). All of the denominations, except the 1/8th Dollar, conformed to American coins in size, weight and value. Because the Hapawalu would have required specially made blanks, a Dime denomination (Umi Keneta) was substituted for the Hapawalu. No Hapawalus were struck for circulation, but when 20 special presentation Proof sets were made at the Philadelphia Mint in 1884, Hapawalus were included along with the other four denominations. (The Philadelphia Mint also produced 18 Hapawalus in copper from the same Proof dies and included them in four-piece Pattern sets of 12½c, 25c, 50c, and $1.) (PCGS # 10985) . Estimated Value $60,000 - 70,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 66 Ultra Cameo. Star. Probably the finest known. A hint of tone on the edges. From the Stack?s 2008 description: "Flashing mirror silver surfaces are variegated by narrow bands of russet-blue at the outer rims of this example of a total Proof mintage of only 26 pieces. Careful study under high magnification reveals two delicate raised lines within the lower loop of the first 8. The reverse displays the crowned shield of Hawaii without supporters or mantle, flanked by ¼ - D, a design that neatly adapts itself to this relatively small planchet. Besides its absolute rarity, the present Gem represent an important condition rarity, as Proof-61 and Proof-62 are the highest grades recently appearing at auction according to the Dannreuther-Garrett auction compilation. This is the finest specimen graded by NGC. PCGS has assigned Proof-66 only once and has given no Hawaiian quarter any higher grade. "This mouth-watering Cameo Gem Proof is another Hawaiian coin that will appeal to the seeker of the ultimate quality, and is among the finest known of this denomination today." The present nearly superb Proof is a forceful coin that should tempt even the most hardened skeptic and expert in the series. (Originally part of a five-piece 1883 Hawaiian silver Proof set that appears to have been kept intact since the time of striking. The other coins from this set are offered singly in the Gerald Forsythe consignment.) Pop 1; none finer at NGC . Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; 1 finer in 65. Lovely gold and blue toning on the rims. A small obverse mark is noticeable to the left of the date. The 1883 Kingdom of Hawaii coinage dies were engraved by noted Philadelphia Mint specialist Charles E. Barber who had a hand in making many of, if not most of the Proof U.S. coins that were struck in those days. His talent went into the engraving and manufacture of the dies that struck this fascinatingly beautiful series of Hawaiian silver coins minted in 1883 and distributed into circulation in the Islands beginning in January 1884. Initially, in September of 1883, six Proof sets were struck which included the quarter (Hapaha); a year later, an additional 20 sets were sent to the Hawaiian government using the same dies. These sets were issued for presentation to dignitaries in the Islands and were never offered for public sale (unlike regular U.S. Proof sets of 1883). This example exhibits deep and watery mirrored surfaces on both sides with frosted devices prominently creating a cameo-like effect as the coin is tilted gently under a light. Both sides are beautifully toned in shades of deep amber and a shade approaching cobalt blue at the rims. Very attractive, one might almost say mesmerizing when one takes into account the extreme rarity of choice quality Proof Hawaiian coins. The remaining surface is pretty much left free of color. Conservatively graded, this specimen will afford the next owner hours of enjoyment as a prime example of late-Kingdom Hawaiiana. (PCGS #810989). Historic note: According to Medcalf in his definitive guide "Hawaiian Money Standard Catalog" second edition, "Hawaiian coins are of the same weight and fineness as their U.S. counterparts. After striking the required number of coins, obverse dies were defaced and are now stored in the State Archives of Hawaii in Honolulu." For those who would like to see what these dies look like, Medcalf kindly supplies photographs of them on page 39 of his book. He goes on to note, "Hubs, from which the dies were made, are preserved ath the Philadelphia Mint." . Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection; ex: Edwards H. Metcalf Lot #1217 Feb 1976 Superior Sale; Ron Russell; The 9/09 Hawaii Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 62 Cameo CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 2; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 65. Fully untoned with a tiny obverse scratch near the chin. A worthwhile Proof by any standard, the mirror reflection is not in the least disturbed by harsh toning or yielding to spots or other deterioration, while silvery colors blossom on both sides. The strike is confident, this being a typically well-made Proof of the period struck on the Philadelphia Mint?s most modern equipment; indeed, as bold as ever seen on virtually any coin of this period, Hawaiian or American. 1883 Hawaiian quarters in Proof format are rare, with very few in existence today. Only 26 were made. (PCGS #810989). Associated with every coin ever issued is a story. Sometimes the story is lost or forgotten, but fortunately, the history of Hawaiian coins, the Proofs as well as the circulation strikes, is clearly recorded. Much of the documentary evidence lies in the Hawaii State Archives in Honolulu, a nondescript building lying under a large banyan tree behind Iolani Royal Palace. Tens of thousands of tourists visit Iolani Palace every year, but how many realize the Real History of Hawaii lies just a few steps away across the parking lot in that plain one-story building! At the time the Hawaiian silver was being proposed and struck, there was a controversy brewing. The King's silver directed attention to the coinage and currency problems of the Kingdom. One important result was the Gold Law of 1884, signed on July 17 (even before the silver coins arrived in the islands for distribution). Claus Spreckles, as agent for the government to the U.S. Mint, and the Kalakaua government itself, at first opposed this new law. The conservative businessmen of the community, including the Chamber of Commerce and those who opposed the coinage, supported it. According to Adler, "Essentially the argument was one of easy money versus hard money. The cry of the supporters of the gold law was: "Gold is the only currency." -- If this sounds familiar to numismatic historians reading this it is becasue the same controversy was taking place at the highest levels in the United States at the time. Estimated Value $12,000 - 14,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 12; none finer at PCGS. A hint of light gold tone. Tied for finest graded. A lustrous Superb Gem that has icy white luster glinting through the delicate overlay of color and a remarkable crisp strike. Given the proper amount of strike pressure, the coin is fully brought up by the dies. We see no reason to add in any "howevers" or "if onlys" here, since there are no soft areas as are so often seen on this issue, none whatsoever! (PCGS # 10987) . Before the reign of Kalakaua (1874-91) little had been done about a national coinage for the Kingdom of Hawaii. In 1847, the government issued a thousand dollars' worth of copper cents bearing the likeness of Kamehameha III. But that was all. The Kingdom's business was done using foreign coins of silver and gold, with (as the decades wore on) American money coming to dominate. (By 1884, the Hawaiian government went on a gold standard with the U.S. $20 gold piece being the standard against which all values were priced. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-67 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 12; none finer at PCGS. Wonderful golden obverse toning. tied for finest graded. With four official denominations of Hawaiian silver coinage, the quarter dollar is the most affordable in top condition. All were made at the San Francisco Mint this year from dies prepared at the Philadelphia Mint by engraver Charles E. Barber (whose Barber coinage is familiar to collectors.) Production of $1 million in silver comprised greater quantities than was necessary for the island kingdom whose population at the time was under 100,000. A savvy west coast banker and sugar producer named Claus Spreckels (Spreckels sugar) held unofficial power in the Kalakaua government as a political insider. His influence on the King eventually prompted a contract with the United States Mint to produce the 1883 Hawaiian coinage. The incredible example offered here is among the elite, superb few Mint State 67 survivors we have been privileged to offer. Both sides display unrestrained frosty luster. Both sides are overlaid with delicate golden color. The strike is exactly as you'd expect: well executed and only the most inconsequential disturbances can be detected under close scrutiny (PCGS # 10987) . Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,500. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 84; 13 finer, 1 in 66+, 12 in 67. Well struck and nicely toned. A highly impressive gem with a nuance of silvery sparkle striking through the toning on both sides, all of which is underpinned by smooth satin freshness. Struck from typically-sharp dies that imported all the fine detail and texture, especially at the key centers (PCGS # 10987) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 84; 13 finer, 1 in 66, 12 in 67. Lovely shades of toning on both sides (PCGS # 10987) . Historic note: Conception, approval, funding and creation of these handsome Hawaiian silver coins occurred in 1883-84. Though dated 1883, they first were placed into circulation in early 1884. All circulation-strike Hawaiian coinage was executed at the San Francisco Mint. The Bureau of the Mint instructed the Philadelphia Mint to send twenty pairs of dies (five sets for each of four coins) to E. F. Burton, Superintendent of the San Francisco Mint. Burton also got instructions that no coins were to be struck until a contract with the Hawaiian agent for the Kingdom, Claus Spreckles had been drawn up and approved. So the dies were made before the contract was approved, which seems curious to modern business methods. The contract, when it was approved on October 29, 1883, provided for $500,000 in dollars, $300,000 in halves, $125,000 in quarters and $75,000 in dimes, for a grand total of $1 million. Spreckles was to furnish silver bullion and to pay $17,500 for the actual minting. He had already paid $2,000 for design of the dies and $200 for twenty pairs of working dies, according to historian Jacob Adler, in his monograph "Coinage of Hawaii". Estimated Value $700 - 800. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-66 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 84; 13 finer, 1 in 66, 12 in 67. Lovely toning on both sides, equally splendid mint frostiness giving support and sparkle to the colors. A decidedly beautiful Gem specimen (PCGS # 10987) . Estimated Value $700 - 800. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 158; 102 finer. Nicely toned and boldly struck. For those who appreciate a toned specimen, we encourage bids on this attractive Gem MS65 quarter dollar (PCGS # 10987) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. NGC graded MS-65. A nice untoned example. This lovely Gem is finished in satin luster with glowing fields. Bidders will notice the sharply impressed devices. As is sometimes seen (but not here, fortunately), the imprint that was left by the dies lacks a certain sharpness on the highest obverse points, mainly Kalakaua?s sideburn and beard, but this coin stands apart for this date. It has a wonderful clear delineated strike (PCGS # 10987) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. Probably the finest known. This Proof 66 Hawaiian Half Dollar is as close to perfect as anyone could ask in such a coin, and is unquestionably the finest Proof half dollar of the series that we have ever seen. It is fully struck with a sharp square edge and deep mirror fields that are immaculate and pristine. The few lines present in the fields indistinguishable from faint planchet lines similar to those caused by the minting process. The toning is as lovely and perfect as the technical quality of the surfaces, a near superb pale to medium multicolored iridescent blend of blue and gold, which are the predominant colors, and pastel pinkish or lilac. Every letter is boldly defined with all of its square-edged certainty, while the head and shield are extremely sharp. All of the shield?s central motifs and escutcheon are also fully struck." We would note that the mildly frosted motifs stand out against the mirrored fields at all angles, but especially when the coin is tilted under a light source. We would also mention that the toning dominates all areas of both sides. This patina gives it aesthetic appeal above and beyond. The surfaces fit squarely within the strict parameters for the Proof 66 designation, with an entire absence of pedigree markers on either side outside of the color. The present nearly superb Proof is a forceful reminder to everyone who collects Hawaiian coins that it is quality that matters. Mr. Forsythe is releasing his carefully assembled collection into the marketplace. Bidders may never again have this opportunity to choose from among the top pieces in existence! (PCGS # 10993) . Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65 Cameo. CAC Approved. Among the finest known. A breathtaking Gem that the viewer will discover boasts magnificent cameo frost on the devices, devices with delicately frosted, precisely detailed relief and surrounded by gorgeous deep liquid-reflective fields. The obverse is accented by a splash of wonderful cobalt blue, rich with iridescence. Along the lower obverse rim the toning starts converging into a blush of the most delicate gold and lavender including warm gold as well on the reverse. More toning is noted at the Hawaiian denomination HAPALUA on the immaculate, fully gleaming reverse. (The Hawaiian word Hapalua means quite literally, "half two" or, more or less the same thing, "the fraction ½," which also appears in the field left of the shield.) The Proof mintage of 26 pieces assures this denomination its place in the roster of rarities. This denomination is also the second most difficult Hawaiian coin to obtain as a business strike, adding significantly to its general appeal among seekers of the finest in Hawaiian coinage. According to the Stack?s research from 2008, "Consulting the Dannreuther-Garrett auction record reveals that Proof-61 and Proof-63 are the highest grades appearing at public auction in recent times. Providing additional insight into this Gem Proof's exceptional rarity is the knowledge that this is the finest graded by NGC and that PCGS has certified no half dollar in Proof-65 and only one in Proof-66, the highest grade assigned. Investigation is likely to prove that this splendid full Gem approaches the pinnacle in any list of finest known pieces." (Once part of a five-piece 1883 Hawaiian silver Proof set that appears to have been kept intact since the time of striking until recent times.) Pop 1; none finer at NGC . Note: The Hawaiian motto appears on the reverse of all five silver denominations struck for Kalakaua. It was adopted by the Kingdom of Hawaii in 1843 and was used in an address by King Kamehameha III at ceremonies following the return of his kingdom from the British. British captain Lord George Paulet of the HMS Carysfort demanded that Hawaii was ceded to Great Britain in response to claims of political abuses against British residents made by British Consul Richard Charlton. After Kamehameha III sent word to London of the captain's undiplomatic actions, Admiral Richard Darton Thomas returned sovereignty back to the King. The motto is also featured in Israel Kamakawiwo'ole's song "Hawaii '78" and is used on the Hawaii state quarter. Estimated Value $22,000 - 25,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection; earlier from Stack's 11/2008 sale.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 63+ Cameo CAC Approved. Nice blue and gold toning around the edges of both sides. Attractive surfaces and sharp detail including all areas up to and including the edges. Only 26 struck in Proof. This select coin's mirror field is subtly favored by nuances of color which makes for a concerto of beauty and powerful visual appeal. What's more, the coin's very small mintage and low survival rate are keys to its rarity, as is the finding that Proof 63+ cameos are within hailing distance of the few pieces graded higher. Fully original -- an important and rare feature for this sometimes cleaned and overly abused issue -- the devices display razor-edged detail whose pitapatation is almost unnerving to view against the mirror fields. Magnification brings everything out boldly. Proofs are from specially prepared Proof dies installed in the Mint's hydraulic press, the same press used for striking Mint medals in high relief and other elite items. An indispensable purchase for the advanced buyer of rare Hawaiian coins. Pop 3; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $15,000 - 16,000.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. NGC graded Proof 63 Cameo CAC Approved. A hint of light gold tone. Only 26 Proofs struck. One of several lovely cameo Proof Hawaiian coins consigned to us, this piece has all the charm and beauty one comes to expect of U.S. Mint-made Proofs of the 1880s. The extremely low Proof mintage leads to only a handful of survivors which always excite bidders when they appear in auction. Besides unqualified technical condition, this coin's desirability is enhanced by beautiful strong cameo effect between the frosted devices and mirror-deep field. At the same time that the luster blossoms, substantial detail reveals itself on the highpoints of this exceptional example. All in all a remarkable coin! Pop 3; 1 finer in 65. Estimated Value $14,000 - 15,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 3; 1 finer in 66. Irregular toning on both sides. Some minor obverse marks. This rare coin?s reflective field is subtly favored by hazy toning of a typical antique-silver hue that makes this example a concerto of originality, sharp detail, and strong visual appeal. What's more, the coin's very small mintage of 26 and low surviving population are keys to its rarity, as is the finding that Proof 63 cameos are within hailing distance of the few pieces graded higher. Fully original -- an important and rare feature for this sometimes cleaned or hairlined issue. No more than the luster and toning comes a desirable strike. This piece is struck with scientific exactness throughout the devices typical of the Proof issue, from the specially prepared Proof dies installed in the Philadelphia Mint's hydraulic press used to strike U.S. Seated Liberty coins of the period and other denominations. An indispensable purchase for the advanced buyer of rare Hawaiian coins (PCGS # 10993) . Historic note: The Philadelphia Mint struck Hawaiian Proofs in two batches. Six silver Proof sets without the eighth dollar were struck in September 1883. A year later 20 sets with the eighth dollar (5-coin set) were struck in silver Proof. (Eighteen of the sets were struck in 4 denominations, the eighth, quarter, half and one-dollar in pattern copper pieces, identical to the silver and struck from the same dies. Some of these equally rare Patterns are also being offered in the Forsythe Collection.) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 14,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65+ CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; 1 finer in 66. Nice blue and gold toning. We are about to describe the luster, but first we?d like to say a word or two about the outstanding detail of this piece, we point to it being a strongly struck coin, with nice devices from top to bottom including the important high points. Compared to some others that are offered in times past, the difference here shows incredible "striking detail." Clearly the second most visually arresting aspect of this coin aside from the strike is its wonderful mint luster. Full spinning luster on both sides, in fact, associated with delightful original toning. A great combination. A frosty, well struck Gem (PCGS # 10991) . Estimated Value $3,000 - 3,500. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 12; 2 finer, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66. Attractively toned on both sides. All this is perhaps par for the course given the grade, the source of the consignment, and the extreme care PCGS takes when grading coins of this caliber. Anything negative would immediately remove it from the assigned grade of MS65. We should also like to point out an especially bold strike complementing the luster. Shimmering mint frostiness underpins the color as it covers the fields from side to side of this handsome Gem. One might almost say that a splendid spirit of confidence animates this Hawaiian half dollar. For it is plainly unum in paucis (one among the few)! (PCGS # 10991) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 12; 2 finer, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66. Nicely toned and well struck. A high degree of luster spins smoothly on the satin, deep toned surfaces of this fresh and elusive gem. The strike is crisp in the key areas, with substantial detail noted at the centers (PCGS # 10991) . Estimated Value $2,800 - 3,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64+ CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 3; 14 finer, 12 in 65, 1 in 65+, 1 in 66. Fully white example, the surfaces range from silvery to hard white frost. A lustrous and nicely struck MS64 with much better eye appeal than usual for even this desirable grade. Far in advance of most, this was struck with systematic exactness including (not excepting) the intermittent weak areas in the centers (PCGS # 10991) . Estimated Value $2,500 - 2,700. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 55; 17 finer. Mostly untoned. A frosty specimen with inklings of a higher grade. The lustrous surface displays eruptions of silvery freshness throughout with faint shades of toning on both sides. Just as fully struck as others in the sale, there is never a hint of limitation in the detail at the beard and mustache, the shield central escutcheon (the latter of which often suffers when the dies do not impart the proper amount of force against the planchet). All in all a handsome offering (PCGS # 10991) . Estimated Value $2,400 - 2,600. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 61; 74 finer. Mostly untoned with semi-reflective fields. As is the case with other coins acquired by Mr. Forsythe when assembling his Hawaiian collection, this half dollar seems to be hand-picked from the available supply with attention given to its overall choiceness and sharp detail in the strike. The new owner will gain hours of pleasure examining the intricate design in Kalakaua?s portrait as well as gain a better understanding of the nature of Monarchical government through the symbolism of the shield reverse, which uses the central motif from the Hawaiian Coat of Arms. In the center of the seal is a heraldic shield which is quartered. The first and fourth quarters display the white, red, and blue stripes of Ka Hae Hawaii or the flag of Hawaii. The second and third quarters are on a yellow field with a white Puloulou, or tabu ball, pierced on a black staff. In the center of the heraldic shield (but modified slightly on the coin) is a green escutcheon with a five-pointed yellow star in the center (PCGS # 10991) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 61; 74 finer. A nice untoned example. Powerfully burning luster shines forth on the satiny, brilliant surfaces of this Choice coin. No toning or haze obscures the viewer?s enjoyment of the silvery sheen, with comparable sharpness to the portrait and coat of arms to signify that this is an above average specimen, no doubt hand picked by the consignor from among the competition for its desirable qualities (PCGS # 10991) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 61; 74 finer. Evenly toned on both sides, well struck and lustrous. Although there were 700,000 half dollars minted ($350,000 face amount), many were melted. Records shows that 612,245 were redeemed and so melted. On January 14, 1903 President Theodore Roosevelt approved an act of Congress providing for redemption of the Hawaiian silver coins at par with U.S. coins. The Kalakaua coins were not legal tender after January 1, 1904. It is estimated by Medcalf "that no more than $200,000 remained outstanding from the original mintage of $1,000,000." This high melt rate explains the rarity of the dime, half dollar, and silver dollar in choice Mint condition (PCGS # 10991) . Estimated Value $1,400 - 1,500. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Dollar. NGC graded Proof 65+Cameo CAC Approved. The finest known Hawaiian proof dollar. This amazing coin's beautifully frosted deep cameo devices seem to float on the essentially flawless deep liquid-mirror fields. Put on a pair of those funny 3D glasses that movie-goers wear and we fancy you?ll see so much dimensional depth that the designs will appear to be jumping out into space at you! A few subtle hairlines are seen in the obverse field, but these are essentially trivial where the generally magnificent eye appeal is concerned. The gleaming silver fields subtly contrast with a hint of pale gold that follows the denticles and the sharply defined outer rims. One of 26 Proofs struck at the San Francisco Mint. The broad diameter of the dollar allowed Engraver Charles E. Barber to place the complete royal emblem and supporters on an elaborate mantle on this reverse, flanked by the abbreviated denomination 1 - D. The full Hawaiian denomination AKAHI DALA follows the lower rim. This denomination was affected by the early growth of world Crown collecting in the 1960s which focused the attentions of a wide variety of collectors on dollar-sized pieces. The wholesale destruction of 453,652 of the 500,000 business strikes and the damage inflicted on many survivors through jewelry fabrication certainly helped direct avid attention toward the small Proof population. The subsequent sky-rocketing interest in Hawaiiana has propelled the interest in such pieces to ever greater heights. Only a few Proof dollars have appeared at public auction in the recent past, several of them repeat offerings, with, according to the now out-of-date Dannreuther-Garrett compendium of auction records, none graded higher than Proof-63. This specimen is by far the finest certified by NGC. PCGS has certified one dollar as Proof-65, its highest grade with none finer. It is perfectly possible that the present glittering Proof is the finest known or at the very least a mere whisper from the finest. (Originally part of a five-piece 1883 Hawaiian silver Proof set that appears to have been kept intact since the time of striking. The other coins from this set are offered singly in the Gerald Forsythe consignment.) Pop 1; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $40,000 - 50,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 64 Cameo CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. A hint of light tone. A clearly superior example to the few others offered. This strikingly beautiful coin is one of the finest ever graded, and a pure joy to hold and study. Bidders who view it at lot viewing will no doubt admire it lovingly under illumination to watch the play of glinting mirror surface mingling with the delicate color. Further to its benefit, a penetrating strike delivers uniformly bold detail on the main features. Each side exhibits conspicuous field-to-motif contrast, indeed, lovely cameo contrast. This is especially prevalent when the coin is tilted under a light. As might be expected for the Proof 64 Cameo designation, the surfaces are nearly impeccable in their preservation. On the left of the coat of arms is the numeral 1, and on the right D, wihile underneath AKAHI DALA, both meaning, "one dollar." At the bottom of the shield is the cross of an Order instituted by Kalakaua. The obverse of the smaller coins is the same with that just described. However, due to space limitations, they have on their reverse, the arms without the mantle, etc. We would be hard pressed to locate pedigree identifiers for future catalogers and researchers. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS In Cameo Proof. (PCGS #415929). The motto is, 'Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono.' The life of the land is perpetuated by righteousness. It refers to the speech of the King at the time of cession, Feb. 25, 1843. 'I have given away the life of the land. I have hope that the life of the land will be restored when my conduct is justified.' It very naturally alludes to the righteousness of the British government, in returning the Island to their legal sovereign, to the righteousness of the Hawaiian which secured the restoration, and to the general principle, that it is only by righteousness that national existence is preserved, explains the American Journal of Numismatics for October 1883, in a lengthy, detailed piece on the then-new Hawaiian coinage. Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Light golden toning. Only 26 struck in Proof. This is an extremely rare example of the Akahi Dala, or One Dollar (same weight and fineness as the U.S. Morgan silver dollars of the day). Only slightly more than two dozen were struck in Proof for the Hawaiian Government from dies prepared at the Philadelphia Mint. Curiously, the copper pattern issues from the same dies for Hawaiian coinage were prepared and coins struck at the San Francisco Mint, not Philadelphia. The dies were engraved by Charles E. Barber. Months after the transaction was completed, it turns out that Claus Spreckels, the sugar baron, who used his influence to have the coins made for the Hawaiian Government, had clandestinely pocketed a $100,000 to $150,000 "seignorage" profit on the transaction, much to the annoyance of the government officials. When his malfeasance was discovered, there was little they could do about it besides fume. We note some almost invisible hairlines in the fields, accounting for the still very choice grade. The devices, as on the other example in the sale, are all supremely sharply struck and well frosted, giving everything its cameo appearance. Toned deepest at the rim with warm almost-amber brown, smoothing out to lovely light golden color within, nothing untoward, unusual, or disconcerting to describe in the way of detractions. Quite the contrary, the coin is outstanding! Struck in .900 Fine silver with a reeded edge, which is visible in the NGC holder. Long known as a classic rarity, and certain to be the highlight of any specialized Hawaiian collection. Some time after the coins were produced, the original dies (obverses only) were defaced with chisel marks and now reside in the Hawaii State Archives in Honolulu (small building next to the popular tourist attraction of Iolani Palace.) Few have ever seen them but they can be viewed upon request. They are not on display. Your cataloger had the good fortune to view them at the Archives in the 1970s. They are covered in protective grease to retard oxidation. Don Medcalf, in his "Hawaiian Money Standard Catalog" second edition, pictures a set of cancelled dies on page 39 for those interested. Scant auction records are recorded for Proof Hawaiian dollars, they simply sell too infrequently with only 26 made. Pop 1; 1 finer in 64CAM. (PCGS #415929). Note: According to Jacob Adler ("Coinage of Hawaii", co-authored with Abe Kosoff): "The Kalakaua coinage of 1883 resulted from an adroit combination of two apparently unrelated laws: The Coinage Act of 1880 and the National Loan Act of 1882. The coinage act provided that the Minister of Finance could buy gold and silver bullion "with any moneys which may from time to time be in the Treasury." With the bullion he could have gold coins minted of certain specified denominations and "Silver Coins of the value of One Dollar, Fifty Cents, Twenty-five Cents and Twelve and one-half Cents." All coins were to be of the same weight and fineness as coins of the United States. "The National Loan Act provided for the lending of $2,000,000 for specific purposes, the most important being encouragement of immigration and agriculture, and construction of roads, bridges and government buildings. Under the law, the proceeds were not to be used for current expenses of the government. Bonds under the loan act were to be issued at not less than par, with an interest rate of not more than six per cent a year. Principal and interest were to be payable "in United States gold coin or its equivalent." "Soon after the loan act was signed there were rumors that [sugar baron Claus] Spreckels would take all of the bonds. This was "denied authoritatively." Emphasizing the kingdom?s lack of credit, the Bulletin said: "The ways and means of floating the Two Million Loan were being discussed on the beach the other day and nearly everyone decried it as impossible." For several months requests for tenders up to $500,000 ran in the Honolulu newspapers without result. Unsuccessful efforts were also made to float part of the loan in San Francisco. "Just when [Finance Minister Walter Murray] Gibson hit upon the combination of the coinage and loan acts as the solution to the financial troubles of the government is not entirely clear. Despite official denials, the thought that Spreckels would lend the money was an early one." . Estimated Value $20,000 - 23,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Dollar. NGC graded Proof 62+Cameo CAC Approved. Mostly white with a hint of gold toning near the edges a beautiful cameo two-toned Proof. Only 26 struck. Virtually ice-white devices spread glinting beams of light in every direction, the dies having been carefully made to impart a frosted relief. Proofs of both American coins and Hawaiian coins in the 1880s were struck on the mint's powerful hydraulic press, which gave a unique "squeeze" on the dies. This imparted all of the deepest design from the dies onto the struck planchet. As carefully made as this coin is, it is also covered with mint bloom from the mirror fields to the aforementioned frosted devices, bidders will want to make a special note of the coin's detail. Clockwork precision seen in all areas. A few light hairlines here and there mainly account for the grade; also. if you have never owned a Hawaiian Proof, purchase of this silver dollar will be a luxurious indulgence. Pop 1; 2 finer, 1 in 63, 1 in 65+. Note: on the reverse of the Silver Dollar only occurs the entire Hawaiian Coat of Arms with a shield on a mantle of ermine (?) and all the royal heraldry within and around. In the upper left and lower right quadrants of the main shield there are two objects that look like a child's helium-filled balloon on a rod. These are tabu-sticks, or Puloulou sticks to use the proper Hawaiian word. (Pronounced Poo-low-oo-low-oo.) Readers may find this description from 129 years ago helpful (from the American Journal of Numismatics, October 1883, piece): …a " puloulou," or tabu stick, proper. This stick was a long rod, with a ball of "tapa" cloth at its top the white native cloth, prepared from bark. In former days, this staff with the cloth attached, and carried by one of the king's retainers, or by the followers of a high chief, had a peculiar significance. When the "puloulou " was left at the door of a native house it indicated that royalty was within, and it was death to enter, or pass it. When displayed at the four corners of a field, it signified that the land enclosed was appropriated by the chief who had placed them, and the same penalty followed any trespass. On the arms it alludes to the sanctity or inviolability of the government of the kingdom. [ed. In those idyllic pre-Cook days, if a commoner even stepped on the shadow of a Royal elite, the sentence was death, usually by strangulation with a rope as depicted in some of the late 18th century prints from copper-plate etchings.] . Estimated Value $18,000 - 20,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection. Possibly Ex Edwards H. Metcalf Collection Feb 1976 Lot 1212 Superior Auction; Ron Russell; Goldbergs "The 9/09 Hawaii Collection"; present owner.

1883 Hawaiian Dollar. NGC graded MS-68. The finest known mint state Hawaiian dollar. Attractive, uniform toning and boldly struck. The Hawaiian coinage striking took place at the old Gray Lady Mint in San Francisco in 1883. In 1854, the San Francisco Mint opened its doors and began converting miners' gold into coins. In 1874 it moved to an imposing new facility, with walls of stone, resembling an ancient Greek temple where the Hawaiian coinage was made. The Mint's production of coins was uninterrupted for 32 years, until the disastrous earthquake of 1906. Because the gas works were partially destroyed, operations stopped temporarily. But the beautiful, solidly constructed Mint building survived both the earthquake and the ensuing firestorm. Coinage continued in this building until 1937, when Mint workers moved to a larger, more modern facility, the present United States Mint at San Francisco. This Finest Known example of the Hawaiian Dollar is immaculately preserved since the time of issue, with antique silver-gray surfaces. All areas display just the slightest hint of light smoky gold color in the fields. An exacting strike imparts complete sculpture to the design elements, including all the fine detail in the hair above the King?s temple and on his beard; the detailed reverse is also a delight for the numismatist with a magnifying glass and a directional light. Satin luster complements these attributes, all of which combine the result into a sense of elegant eye appeal. Discussions of Heraldry in coin design have passed, like no-longer circulating words themselves, into desuetude. The modern reader's vision tends to lose focus. But thanks to a copy of the October 1883 issue of "The American Journal of Numismatics" we present a concise description of the reverse design of the famous Hawaiian silver dollar issue in the language of the late 19th century scholar. Readers have our consent to have a dictionary on their lap or fired up on a iPhone: "The arms are quarterly, 1 and 4, barry of eight, arranged argent, gules, and azure, the bar in base being gules (the eight bars allude to the eight inhabited islands, and are arranged as the stripes in the national flag, in order of color); 2 and 3, argent," a " puloulou," or tabu stick, proper. This stick was a long rod, with a ball of "tapa" cloth at its top the white native cloth, prepared from bark. In former days, this staff with the cloth attached, and carried by one of the king's retainers, or by the followers of a high chief, had a peculiar significance. When the "puloulou " was left at the door of a native house it indicated that royalty was within, and it was death to enter, or pass it. When displayed at the four corners of a field, it signified that the land enclosed was appropriated by the chief who had placed them, and the same penalty followed any trespass. On the arms it alludes to the sanctity or inviolability of the government of the kingdom. The shield has for supporters two natives, in their old costume, the dexter holding a spear and the sinister the "kahili," or feather-topped staff, which was the badge of chief rank. An escutcheon of pretence bears gules, a fan (?) surmounted by two spears in saltire. This escutcheon is a portion of the royal arms, and does not, we are informed, pertain especially to the present ruler. Around the arms is the beautiful and poetic national motto UA MAU KE EA OKA AINA I KAPONO, signifying, "The life of the land is established in righteousness." On the left of the coat of arms is the numeral 1, and on the right D, and underneath AKAHI DALA, both meaning, "one dollar." At the bottom of the shield is the cross of an Order instituted by Kalakaua." In closing, having released your breath from such a verbose undertaking, now is the time to grab it and take it back in, for the bidding on this remarkable Finest Known Hawaiian Dollar is sure to beat all records. Come to the sale prepared. Take note of the competition. It will be there on every side of you. For this coin tops all others in its denomination. One for the history books. Pop 1; none finer at NGC (PCGS # 10995) . Historic Note: Samuel Mills Damon was born in Honolulu on March 13, 1845. He became a wealthy land owner in the Islands. After S. M. Damon died July 1, 1924, his estate (then estimated worth over US $250 million, a king?s ransom at the time) was left in trust to his grandchildren. At one time it was the fourth largest private landowner of Hawaii. In 2006 his coin collection alone was auctioned off for $3,884,000 by Doyle New York. It included an 1876 proof set from the US centennial as well as a magnificent collection of Hawaiian coins and paper money, of which this MS68 1883 Dollar is one of the linchpins. Estimated Value $300,000 - 325,000. Provenance: Ex: S.M. Damon Collection; The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 10; 5 finer, 4 in 66, 1 in 67. Well struck and fully untoned. Brilliant with silver like ice -- clear silvery and with full blossom from the dies; the examiner's eye will travel over the surface of this appealing coin to find everything is in order, everything delightfully original and appealing. Among the rest of the characteristics, the coin displays clear-cut devices from having been giving a full, hard strike by the dies (PCGS # 10995) . Note: King Kalakaua, whose profile dominates the 1883 silver coinage, was a highly educated man with a historian's perspective, a studied politician's aptitude, the usual manly faults (gambling, hard liquor, unseemly political cronies), but also he was a gifted writer and diplomat who, with his wife Queen Kapiolani, wrote lyrics to favorite Hawaiian songs. His "Hawaii Ponoi" is today the Hawaiian State Anthem. Kalakaua's sister, Liliuokalani, who would take the thrown upon his death in 1891, wrote the lyrics to the world-famous "Aloha Oe." . Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Dollar. NGC graded MS-65 CAC Approved. Old Holder. Rainbow toning on both sides. One of the most impressive examples of this grade known, with extraordinary surfaces for a coin of this period. Hawaiian Dollars are rarely seen this fine. It stands to reason, then, that the fields are bathed in luster, while Kalakaua?s curls are well defined by the dies, as are the shield quarters. Accurately graded, to say the least. And fully struck on all the outer areas too including crisp legends, date digits, etc. Foremost, full strength is found where sometimes less-than-clear detail occurs. Toned with lovely natural shades over the luster, and with minimal signs of handling as expected for the lofty MS65 condition. This coin is worthy of a connoisseurs cabinet. Pop 8; 10 finer. History: At the time this coinage was applied for by the Hawaiian Government, the illustrious American Journal of Numismatics published a lengthy description of the coins in its October 1883 journal. Quoting a part of the opening paragraph provides the modern reader a fuller understanding of the importance of such a coin to numismatists at the time: KALAKAUA I, the King of the Hawaiian Islands, has recently had dies prepared for striking silver coins for his realm, brief allusion to which was made in the last number of the Journal. These dies were executed at Philadelphia, under the direction of the Mint authorities, and the money is to be struck by permission of our Government in the Mint at San Francisco. There are to be four denominations Dollars, Halves, Quarters and Eighths bearing substantially the same devices. The Dollar shows on the obverse the naked bust of the King to observer's right, surrounded by the legend, KALAKAUA I KING OF HAWAII, and the date, 1883, at the bottom. It is said by those who have seen the coins, that " the profile head of the King compares favorably with that of many rulers of much more important countries," and that " the coinage itself, in beauty of design and character of workmanship, is quite equal to that of many of the older nations of Europe." Whether this be a correct judgment we can better deter- mine hereafter. On the reverse will be seen blazoned the royal arms. The shield is displayed on a mantle, which, in an engraving of the piece we have seen, seems to be ermine. The national " mantle," however, in the arms, is properly the famous feather cloak, such as was worn by Kamehameha the Great, and his chiefs, in the ancient and prosperous days of the islands, and which forms the "royal robe " of the present king on State occasions; above the shield is the royal crown. Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 10; 5 finer, 4 in 66, 1 in 67. Lovely golden toning on both sides. Meanwhile, crisp freezing white frost peeks through the toning, mint luster free of disturbance, this special coin shows nice cartwheel effects from the way the metal flowed outward from the center during the coining process. We leave behind the luster much as we?d like to linger and move on to the devices: even the most delicate detail seen on this coin shows that it was made with singular exactness for the issue (PCGS # 10995) . Estimated Value $13,000 - 15,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 20; 16 finer, 1 in 64+, 10 in 65, 4 in 66, 1 in 67. A hint of light gold tone, very nice for the grade. It is always a pleasure for us to be presented with a near Gem quality silver dollar of the Kingdom of Hawaii. Bidders will find they face stiff competition, so come to the sale prepared! Bold, lustrous, and spectacularly original (PCGS # 10995) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 20; 16 finer, 1 in 64+, 10 in 65, 4 in 66, 1 in 67. Some staining near the obverse rims. Nice rainbow toning on the reverse. Bold throughout, the luster from below projects the colorful array into your field of vision in the most opportune way! (PCGS # 10995) . Estimated Value $4,000 - 4,500. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Eighth Dollar. . Medcalf-Russell 2CPC-1. PCGS graded Proof 67 Brown CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. The second finest known. The finest is a PF67RB example. Lovely shades of brown colors which blend effortlessly into wonderful blue toning on both sides a most exquisite coin and sure to delight any sophisticated buyer. It is hard to imagine how this coin survived the vicissitudes of time so well as this superb specimen has. The coin is extraordinary in terms of its technical excellence and also for sheer aesthetic beauty. Humorous anecdote: According to Kuykendall, the most famous historian of the Hawaiian Islands, late in the 1880s, Hawaii's King Kalakaua decided (with the support of his ministers) to form a royal navy in an attempt to forge an alliance of the Polynesian archipelagos which had eluded outright colonization up to that time. This effort culminated in the deployment of the Kaimiloa, the only vessel of the short-lived navy of Kalakaua. Imagine the Keystone Cops and you get an indication of how well this venture fared. In 1886, the Hawaiian government purchased for $20,000 a 171 ton former British steamer Explorer, "engaged in the copra and guano trade," Renamed Kaimiloa ("the far seeker"), repaired, refitted, and armed with six small brass cannons and two Gatling guns, the little steamer was placed in commission in March 1887, "for the naval service of the Kingdom." The ship was put under the command of Captain George E. Gresley Jackson, who was the principal of the Industrial and Reformatory School, and two dozen of the older boys in that institution were placed on the Kaimiloa to be trained as seamen. "A nucleus of experienced seamen was added to the complement of the ship together with a detachment of marines recruited from the King's Guard. Of the officers, only Captain Jackson had good technical qualifications, and his were heavily discounted by his devotion to John Barleycorn." [Meaning that Jackson was a drunk.] (Anything further about the misadventures of the Kaimiloa in Samoa that year and later we'll leave to the readers' imagination or to a search on the word "Kaimiloa" on Wikipedia.) (PCGS # 10984) . Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Eighth Dollar KM-4A. NGC graded Proof 65 Brown CAC Approved. Lovely brown toning with some mint red visible. No Hapawalu coins were struck for circulation, intensifying collector pressure on the few Proofs and choice copper Pattern pieces which still exist. All have been eagerly sought by collectors for well over a century. This lovely Proof Pattern hapawalu denomination is very seldom seen at auction, let alone in Gem Proof quality, and it is a wonder even a single Proof 65 has survived. The present coin's auction appearance provides an historic opportunity for individuals who want to acquire the finest Hawaiian coins, an opportunity that may not recur for decades to come. Pop 1; 1 finer in PF66BN. Historic note: Until 1884, even after the Kalakaua coins entered circulation, coins of all descriptions were taken and no word said, "no growl raised," as one supporter stated, although everyone knew the coins value was only 75 cents to 84 cents on the dollar whether they be French, Bolivian, Chile and other South American coins, all of which circulated in the Islands. Then, all at once, with passage by the Hawaiian legislature of the Gold Law of 1884, it was suddenly discovered that U.S. gold coin was the only standard. Just the same, the Kalakaua silver turned out to be well liked, as indicated by the many worn pieces seen today in dealer?s coin trays (they coins circulated between 1884 and 1904 before being demonetized). Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red & Brown CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. The finest known example. Only 18 struck. Ex Dagget and our September 2009 sale. A blazing red and brown gem of the finest order with extensive red to fire-gold hues on both surfaces. The brilliant orange centers give way ever so grudgingly to deepening shades of red near the rims and include a subtlety of lilac-rose. Soft-edged devices and lettering throughout the centers are never, ever found on Proof Patterns on this issue. All are needle-sharp and keen-edged, as seen here; with production so low, it might take decades to find another example this spectacular -- if it even exists! (We doubt it exists. All things point to this specimen being the Finest Known. Certainly it is the highest graded.) Identifiers include two tiny toning dots on the obverse, once in the field below the neck truncation, the other in the hair directly above the top of the ear. What seems a miracle to us is that our consignor even found it since coins of this caliber, of this stature, tend to be locked away in famous "name" collections and passed down from father to son, rarely to see the light of day. Act boldly with your bids! (PCGS #509652) Please excuse us if we take a short detour down memory lane to append this (admittedly lengthy) discussion of the origin of this remarkable twosome (with the 1883 Pattern half dollar) of ex Dagget Hawaiian copper Patterns. The first owner, a Mr. John Daggett, one-time superintendent of the San Francisco Mint, is also the man responsible for having had struck the 24 1894-S Barber dimes! According to Coinfacts.com's website: "In 1972, coin journalist James Johnson, attempted a complete accounting of the 1894-S story. After the article ran in Coin World Collector's Clearinghouse (9/13/72), he received a letter from Guy Chapman of California. Chapman wrote that he had been shown two of the dimes in 1954 by California dealer Earl Parker, just after Parker had acquired them from Hallie Daggett, daughter of the San Francisco Mint superintendent John Daggett. Ms. Daggett told Parker that her father had minted 24 S-mint 1894 dimes as a special request for some visiting bankers. According to her account, Daggett struck the 24 pieces and presented three coins each to seven people. The remaining three, he gave to Hallie, telling her to "put them away until she was as old as he was, at which time she would be able to sell them for a good price." (Breen) As the story goes, Hallie immediately proceeded to spend one of the dimes on ice cream, but kept the other two until she sold them to Parker." "Today, most experts accept the "made for banker friends" theory as the more likely one. Further evidence is in the fact that all seven of the remaining high grade coins seem to be proof strikes, made from specially-prepared dies and were carefully struck. It's quite unlikely that such care would be taken simply to "round out the books," but the process is logical for such purposes as presentation to bankers." How does a story about the 1894-S dimes relate to the top-graded Hawaiian copper Proofs we are offering in this sale? A set of four Hawaiian Patterns in copper originated from the same source, San Francisco Mint superintendent John Daggett (1893-97); later, to his daughter Hallie Daggett, the girl who bought ice cream with an 1894-S dime! (to the coin dealer Earle Parker, from whom Hawaiiana specialist Gordon Medcalf, purchased it in 1961). At some unknown time, Gordon Medcalf sold the set to another Hawaiian specialist and collector Ronald Russell (who co-authored the standard guide to Hawaiian coins with Gordon's son, Don Medcalf). It later was acquired intact and sold in September, 2009, by our firm as individual lots. Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection. Ex: John Daggett (Superintendent, San Francisco Mint 1893-97) as part of a complete 4-piece copper Pattern set; Hallie Daggett (John Daggett's daughter); Earl Parker; sold to Gordon Medcalf, 1961; Sold to Al Ostheimer; Superior Auction Feb 1975 Lot 1540;Ronald Russell;; Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers 9/2009.

1883 Hawaiian Pattern Quarter Dollar. . Medcalf-Russell 2CPC-2. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS in Brown. Even brown toning. A nice bold strike. Only 18 copper Pattern Proof sets were struck. A quite impressive Gem Proof in this elevated grade, with the finest detail sharply displayed since Pattern Proofs in copper were struck from the same dies as the regular silver Hawaiian Proofs; variegated layers of toning envelop the surface on both sides in a warm embrace, including some very attractive iridescent shades on a base of deep reddish-brown. No marks or other indications of contact matter a lot on these rare Proofs, and so go a long way in establishing the grade. (PCGS #10990). Estimated Value $15,000 - 17,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Pattern Half Dollar. . Medcalf-Russell 2CPC-3. NGC graded Proof 67+ Star RB CAC Approved. The finest known. Lovely shades of red colors. Pop 1; none finer at NGC. The only example graded at this service in red & brown. A wonderful red and brown example. 18 struck. Ex Dagget and our September 2009 sale. Magnificent fiery red to golden toning dominates both sides of this spectacular Gem. Identifiers include a tiny toning dot in the hair in line with the upright of the I in KALAKAUA I, also another micro-dot below the truncation near the left side. When carefully viewed at all angles, the full-mirror fields are seen to glisten with a watery effect while an array of subtle amber, rose, and lilac-red hues are revealed. Owing to a razor-sharp strike, the powerfully imparted details are vivid even under the strongest, most revealing magnifying glass. The undisputed rarity of this issue explains why examples seldom come on the market, even in low Proof grades. In fact, this specimen represents the Finest appearance of a copper pattern Proof half dollar -- evidence that it is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and the finest example to be auctioned by our firm since its inception! Pop 1; the only red & brown example graded at NGC. The obverse of all the Hawaiian coins of 1883 is the same and features a head of King Kalakaua facing right. The half dollar has on its reverse the arms without the mantle seen on the one dollar. The legend is the same, but instead of 1 is the fraction one-half, and below, HAPALUA, signifying half-dollar. The eight stripes in quarters 1 and 4 of the shield refer to the eight inhabited islands at the time of issue. (Kahoolawe has since been put off-limits by the U.S. government due to its former use as a bombing range by the military after WWII and lately as a protected nature reserve -- irony of ironies! -- with unexploded ordnance still scattered around the site. The privately owned island of Niihau known to the locals as "The Forbidden Island" restricts visitors.). Estimated Value $35,000 - 40,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection. Ex: John Daggett (Superintendent, San Francisco Mint 1893-97) as part of a complete 4-piece copper Pattern set; Hallie Daggett (John Daggett's daughter); Earl Parker; sold to Gordon Medcalf, 1961; Sold to Al Ostheimer; Superior Auction Feb 1975 Lot 1540;Ronald Russell; Ira & Larry Goldberg Auctioneers 9/2009.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. . Medcalf-Russell 2CPC-3. PCGS graded Proof 66 Brown CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. Second finest known. Lovely brown toning. A typically bold red and brown Pattern half dollar, one of only 18 struck. Illustrating the near superb quality is sleek reddish to brown toning that governs both sides of this spectacular Gem immersing it in natural beauty. When viewed beneath magnification the subtle reflective fields are seen to ripple with a watery effect while an array of natural copper tints are revealed. A razor-sharp strike is the rule with Hawaiian Patterns and this half dollar shows full details, vivid with three-dimension "depth" even under the glare of the most analytical numismatist?s eye. The rarity of this issue explains why samples rarely surface; even low Proof grades are sparse in the auction records. In fact, this specimen represents the Finest appearance of a copper pattern Proof Half Dollar graded by PCGS -- evidence that it is a prime opportunity for the well-placed buyer. PCGS # 10994. Estimated Value $25,000 - 30,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. . Medcalf-Russell 2CPC-3. PCGS graded Proof 65 Brown CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. 18 pieces struck. A sleek warm brown base coin features lovely iridescent accents of color and with strong underlying reflective luster plus richly detailed highlights on both sides. Razor-sharp, as expected, indeed fully struck and with a partial knife-edge or "fin" (the term used by the Mint). A Proof pattern coin that gets honorable mention where fullness of design is concerned and low population is a key determinant of value. One of several Hawaiian copper Patterns featured in this incredible collection of Hawaiian coins! All pattern trial pieces were dated 1883 and struck in copper from the same dies used for the 1883 Kingdom of Hawaii silver coins. Eighteen sets (without the umi keneta or dime) were struck in copper. When approved, all denominations were struck in silver Proof, with the dime eventually adopted in place of the eighth dollar so that the Hawaiian coins would match their U.S. silver coin counterparts. (U.S. coins also circulated in the Islands.) Pop 1; 1 finer in 66BN. Lovely green and lilac toning. (PCGS # 10994). Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Dollar. . Medcalf-Russell 2CPC-4. PCGS graded Proof 66 Red & Brown CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. The finest known. Wonderful shades of red and brown colors. This amazing Dollar?s beautiful fiery golden red cameo devices seem to float over the essentially flawless deep liquid-molten gold fields. A few subtle hairlines are seen in the obverse field, but these are of no consequence where the majestic eye appeal is concerned. The gleaming coppery fields offer delicate contrast with a hint of toning that overlays the entire surface both obverse and reverse. Identifiers are few, but we note a small toning dot below the third A in KALAKAUA's name, another little dot above the circular typographic "stop" to the right of the date. Blushes of lovely pale magenta and blue on either side of the crown on reverse. The larger diameter of the one-dollar denomination allowed the mint the luxury of placing the entire royal coat of arms and supporters on the piece. The reverse features an elaborate ermine mantle. Over the years, strong growth of interest in Hawaiiana collecting has driven the interest in such pieces to heights unimagined by collectors and coin dealers of a few decades ago when these were more or less relegated to the backwaters of American numismatics. Only the one Proof copper dollar has been graded by PCGS at this level (see below) which means that bidders have a fair shot at owning what has to be the Finest Known copper pattern dollar of the Kingdom of Hawaii. This specimen is truly spectacular. It is perfectly possible for the present glittering Proof to become the centerpiece in a collection of Hawaiian coins. Pop 1; the only example graded in PR66 RB at PCGS. Kalakaua I, born David La'amea Kamanakapu'u Mahinulani Nalaiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalakaua and sometimes called The Merrie Monarch (November 16, 1836 - January 20, 1891), was the last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawaii. He served in office from February 12, 1874 until his death at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, California, on January 20, 1891. When King Kamehameha V, the last monarch of the Kamehameha dynasty, died on December 12, 1872 without naming a successor to the throne several candidates arose, including William C. Lunalilo and Kalakaua. Lunalilo was the more popular of the two while Kalakaua was much more conservative than his main opponent, Lunalilo. On January 1, 1873, a popular election was held for the office of King of Hawaii. Lunalilo won with an overwhelming majority. The next day, the legislature confirmed the popular vote and elected Lunalilo unanimously. Kalakaua conceded. However, barely a year later, Lunalilo died on February 3, 1874. (King Lunalilo did not enjoy good health during his reign. He had some bad health habits; for example, he was an alcoholic like many of the Hawaiian kings.) With his death, Kalakaua was elected to replace him, supported by the legislature although many of the populace, mainly the native Hawaiian and British subjects in the Kingdom, preferred Queen Dowager Emma, who stood against him. Upon ascending the throne, Kalakaua named his brother, William Pitt Leleiohoku, as his heir, putting an end to the era of elected kings in Hawaii. Among many other things, his famous coinage keeps his memory alive with the people of Hawaii and coin collectors here in the U.S. and worldwide. Note: So significant was the pending issuance of coinage for the Kingdom of Hawaii, even before the coins were made, the October 1883 issue of "The American Journal of Numismatics" had this summary of Kalakaua?s coinage before it was known that a dime-sized coin was to be substituted for the eighth-dollar denomination: KALAKAUA I, the King of the Hawaiian Islands, has recently had dies prepared for striking silver coins for his realm, brief allusion to which was made in the last number of the Journal. These dies were executed at Philadelphia, under the direction of the Mint authorities, and the money is to be struck by permission of our Government in the Mint at San Francisco. There are to be four denominations Dollars, Halves, Quarters and Eighths bearing substantially the same devices. The Dollar shows on the obverse the naked bust of the King to observer's right, surrounded by the legend, KALAKAUA I KING OF HAWAII, and the date, 1883, at the bottom. It is said by those who have seen the coins, that "the profile head of the King compares favorably with that of many rulers of much more important countries," and that " the coinage itself, in beauty of design and character of workmanship, is quite equal to that of many of the older nations of Europe." Whether this be a correct judgment we can better determine hereafter. On the reverse will be seen blazoned the royal arms. The shield is displayed on a mantle, which, in an engraving of the piece we have seen, seems to be ermine. The national "mantle," however, in the arms, is properly the famous feather cloak, such as was worn by Kamehameha the Great, and his chiefs, in the ancient and prosperous days of the islands, and which forms the "royal robe" of the present king on State occasions; above the shield is the royal crown. PCGS Certification # 509658 . Estimated Value $80,000 - 90,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1928 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-65+. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; 75 finer, 70 in 66, 3 in 66+, 2 in 67. Mostly untoned. A satiny gem. Graceful underlying luster supports pale unevenly distributed gold toning. A pleasing example of the Commemorative which was issued for the 150th anniversary of Captain Cook?s "discovery" (for Europeans, anyway) of the Hawaiian archipelago. Nicely struck, and with excellent detail in hair and jacket, similar fine detail carrying over to the High Chief (no one in particular, just a generic representation of a typical Royal politician of the day). At the time Cook visited the islands in 1778-79, there were 8 inhabited islands. The Big Island, most southerly of the eight, was split between rival tribes and was the birthplace of the later King Kamehameha, who was but a young man when Cook arrived. Islands other than the Big Island were individually controlled or sometimes two or more were associated under one chief. As always in politico-monarchial hierarchies, rivalries were rampant, wars brief but intense, life for the commoners "solitary, poor, nasty, brutish, and short", Territories changed hands constantly. It wasn?t until, over a 25 year period, that Kamehameha the First finally consolidated power throughout the islands. 1810 is the closing year of this episode, the final holdout being Kauai, whose ruler King Kaumualii pledged allegiance to Kamehameha rather than face an invasion. For the most part, thereafter, peace descended like a welcome gift from the gods upon the Hawaiian populace after 500 years or more of contentiousness (PCGS # 9309) . Estimated Value $3,300 - 3,500. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian 12½ Cent Struck In Silver 4 Grams. Our grade is MS63. Sent to NGC and PCGS with Questionable Authenticity. Sold as is. In their request to have coins struck by the United States government, the Hawaii government included four denominations: a 1/8th Dollar (Hapawalu), a 1/4 Dollar (Hapaha), a 1/2 Dollar (Hapalua), and a Dollar (Akahi Dala). All of the denominations, except the 1/8th Dollar, conformed to American coins in size, weight and value. Because the Hapawalu would have required specially made blanks, a Dime denomination (Umi Keneta) was substituted for the Hapawalu. No Hapawalus were struck for circulation, but when 20 special presentation Proof sets were made at the Philadelphia (PA) Mint in 1884, Hapawalus were included along with the other four denominations. Some time after the fact, a person or persons unknown, using dies similar to the official government dies but with "lazy 8s" in the date, struck an unknown number of Hapawalu pieces d?caprice from said dies. These were not authorized by the Hawaiian government, nor were they struck in 1883 (or 1884 for the companion gold and platinum private mintings.) All the same, for years, such pieces have captured the fancy of collectors far and wide, and have been collected right along with the others who are drawn to this small island paradise, two and a half thousand miles off the coast of North America. Estimated Value $1,000-UP. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1884 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar Struck In Gold 8.35 Grams. PCGS graded MS-66. "1884" (c. 1900) On the holder Hawaii (fantasy) strike hub impression. Companion piece to the 1884 "Half Dollar" struck in gold, and associated with the similarly obscure in origin 1883 strikes in platinum, copper and other metals. All areas of numismatics abound in curiosities. Whatever country you choose, if you delve deeply enough into the subject you will feel as Alice?s did when she followed the rabbit into his hole. You will discover a Wonderland of mystery and obscure items. Sometime possibly in the early 20th century, a person unknown had made some simulated dies which mimicked the official Hawaiian coins of 1883. Some are dated 1883, others are 1884. Per Don Medcalf?s Hawaiian Money Standard Guide, we quote the applicable section: "The following were not authorized by the Hawaiian Government, nor were they struck in 1883 or 1884; eighth dollar (with "lazy eights") in copper, nickel, bronze, gold and platinum -- 1884 quarter dollar in bronze, oroide, gold and platinum -- 1884 half dollar in bronze, gold, copper and platinum. The genuine eighth dollar copper pattern, 2PC-1, has "regular eights" and the unauthorized issue the "lazy eights." PCGS # 510970. Estimated Value $15,000-UP. Provenance: Ex: Palace Sale King Farouk 1954 Lot 110; The Forsythe Collection.

1884 Hawaiian Half Dollar Struck In Gold 16.68 Grams. PCGS graded MS-66. "1884" (c. 1900) On the holder Hawaii (fantasy) strike hub impression half dollar. No doubt from the same issuer as the other gold and platinum strikes whose history is clouded in mystery. It is likely those who know their origin and now long since departed died with their lips sealed as to who the clever individual was that had these made. The 1884 half dollar appeared with others of this description in a Heritage 2000 FUN sale and trace all the way to the renowned King Farouk sale of 1954. Before that, the scent runs cold and a veil of uncertainty closes in on our understanding of whence, how, and by whom these marvelous items came to be. Likeness similar to the official Medcalf-2CS.4, the obverse has a head of King Kalakaua I facing right and the reverse has crowned and mantled arms, dividing ½ and DOL, with HAPALUA below. Uncirculated with slightly granular surfaces as also found on the quarter dollar in gold and the platinum strikes. Again, these pieces are unofficial issues, probably struck at a later date, possibly, Ex: The Palace Collections of Egypt (the King Farouk sale), lot 110. Two or three pieces of each are known in gold. None of the gold or platinum strikes have appeared at auction for quite some time. Estimated Value $15,000-UP. Provenance: Ex: Palace Sale King Farouk 1954 Lot 110; The Forsythe Collection.

1883 Hawaiian 12½ Cent Struck In Platinum 7.29 Grams. PCGS graded MS-65. "1883" (c. 1900) On the holder Hawaii (fantasy) strike hub impression eighth dollar with lazy 8s with a format that imitates Medcalf-2CS.2, the obverse has a head of King Kalakaua I facing right and the reverse has HAPAWALU within a wreath, with EIGHTH DOL. below; Uncirculated with slightly granular surfaces. Originally part of a set of three platinum pieces (with the Quarter and Half Dollar), all are unofficial issues, probably struck at a later date, possibly Ex: The Palace Collections of Egypt (the King Farouk sale), lots 1502, 1503, and 1504. The Farouk sale catalog calls all three pieces unique, but there may be two or three pieces known of each. PCGS # 510972. Estimated Value $15,000-UP. Provenance: Ex: Palace Sale King Farouk 1954 Lot 1504; The Forsythe Collection.

1884 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar Struck In Platinum 11.48 Grams. PCGS graded MS-64. "1884" (c. 1900) On the holder Hawaii (fantasy) strike hub impression quarter dollar, similar to Medcalf-2CS.3, the obverse has a head of King Kalakaua I facing right and the reverse has crowned arms dividing ¼ and D, with HAPAHA below; Uncirculated with slightly granular surfaces as seen on all types and denominations. These are unofficial strikes, probably struck at a later date, possibly Ex: The Palace Collections of Egypt (the King Farouk sale), lots 1502, 1503, and 1504. The Farouk sale catalog calls all three pieces unique, but there may be two or three pieces known of each. PCGS # 510971. Estimated Value $15,000-UP. Provenance: Ex: Palace Sale King Farouk 1954 Lot 1503; The Forsythe Collection.

1884 Hawaiian Half Dollar Struck In Platinum 17.77 Grams. PCGS graded MS-66. "1884" (c. 1900) On the holder Hawaii (fantasy) strike hub impression half dollar, companion piece to the platinum quarter dollar in this sale, similar to Medcalf-2CS.4, the obverse has a head of King Kalakaua I facing right and the reverse has crowned arms dividing 1/2 and D, with HAPALUA below; Uncirculated with slightly granular surfaces as seen on all types and denominations. These are unofficial strikes, probably struck at a later date, possibly Ex: The Palace Collections of Egypt (the King Farouk sale), lots 1502, 1503, and 1504. The Farouk sale catalog calls all three pieces unique, but there may be two or three pieces known of each. PCGS # 510969. Estimated Value $15,000-UP. Provenance: Ex: Palace Sale King Farouk 1954 Lot 1502; The Forsythe Collection.

1891 (93) Hawaii Dollar. . Medcalf-Russell 2MH-1. PCGS graded Proof 65+ CAM, CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. Plain edge. Silver. Lovely blue and golden toning. The finest known. The obverse features a mature, but still youthful looking Queen Liliuokalani (1838-1917), facing left. A map of the Hawaiian Islands set in the frosted globe background of the Pacific Ocean provide the focus for the reverse. Liliuokalani was deposed in January 1893 in a bloodless coup by a group of American businessmen and bankers and, despite several years of appeals to the United States and imprisonment in her private residence, Washington Place, a block from the palace, the Queen never regained her throne. Hawaii went through several transitions before gaining Territorial status: that of a Provisional Government (1893-94), Republic (1894-99), annexation occurred in 1898, but full Territorial status wasn't achieved until 1900. Several of Liliuokalani's musical compositions are enjoyed by Hawaiians to this day as mentioned elsewhere in the sale. A mere 50 pieces of these beautifully designed Liliuokalani Huth $1 issues are believed to have been struck. This piece is accented in iridescent shades as described above, with just a few minor hairlines visible under magnification. Huth $1 coins of any category or grade are eagerly sought by both numismatic enthusiasts and collectors of Hawaiiana alike. According to Medcalf, Reginald Huth was a wealthy British coin collector who enlisted Pinches & Co. of London to produce a select quantity of high quality Hawaiian medals in various metals (silver, copper, and gold). We are pleased that Mr. Forsythe accomplished the Herculean task of assembling four distinct specimens, including a unique gold example. (Listed in Medcalf & Russell's Hawaiian Money Standard Catalog, 2nd Edition, 1991 as 2MH-1.) (PCGS # 511638) . Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1891 (93) MH-1 Reginald Huth $1. . Medcalf-Russell 2MH-1. PCGS graded Proof 60 CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. Only 50 struck. A fully white coin. This 37.1mm, plain edge unofficial pattern displays a wealth of elegance from its untoned status. Scrupulous examination finds some hairlining and a few contact marks. This historic piece is one of only 50 Proofs struck and is today a sought-after rarity for seekers of the ultimate in Hawaiiana. The obverse depicts a coronet bust facing left with Latin title that continues onto the reverse, LILIVOCALANIA DEI GRATIA, HAWAIARVM REGINA. The reverse bears a globe with the Hawaiian Islands above the denomination AKAHI DALA. This obverse was also used on gold 20 Dala patterns bearing crossed torch and scepter. This Hawaiian $1 denomination is one of a number of beautifully designed pièces de fantaisie created by wealthy English collector Reginald Huth and struck for him by the London medallic firm of John Pinches Ltd. A gentleman of leisure, Huth was fascinated by deposed queens and princesses including Liliuokalani and her niece Princess Kaiulani, in whose name he created silver Dala and gold 20 Dala patterns. Other historical figures honored by him were Madagascar's Queen Ranavalo; Spain's deposed Isabel II and the Queen Regent Maria Cristina; Infanta of Spain Luisa Fernanda, Duchess of Mompensier; and the youthful King Alfonso XIII. Irish patterns of Queen Victoria honored her 1900 visit and Huth created several patterns for King George V. The death of his own mother was marked by a coin-like medal of 1901. Liliuokalani was born Sept. 2, 1838, near the base of the extinct volcanic crater "Punchbowl" that remains a Honolulu landmark today. Her name in Hawaiian translates "Salt Air of Heaven." Her brothers were King Kalakaua and his designated heir Prince Leleiohoku, who died in 1877. She became reigning Queen on Kalakaua's death on Jan. 20, 1891. She married General John Owen Dominis, whose death on Aug. 27, 1891 deprived her of much needed counsel and support. The royal government was overthrown by American filibusters led by Sanford B. Dole on Jan. 17, 1893 in a bloodless coup. U.S. President Grover Cleveland held the overthrow to be an act of piracy and refused to annex Dole's newly proclaimed Republic of Hawaii. The islands were finally annexed on Aug. 12, 1898 under the more imperial-minded President William McKinley. Queen Liliuokalani was never restored and died on Nov. 11, 1917. Huth's patterns for Queen Liliuokalani and her heir Princess Kaiulani (died 1899) are among his most beautiful works and have been diligently sought by collectors for more than a century. The present Dala is certain to become a treasured centerpiece of some great Hawaiian collection. (PCGS #726247). Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000. Provenance: Ex: Medcalf; The Forsythe Collection.

1895 Pattern Hawaiian Dollar. . Medcalf-Russell 2MH-3. NGC graded Proof 64 Cameo CAC Approved. Only 20 struck. Lovely gold and blue toning. A tiny obverse scratch by the chin. Deep mirror reflectivenss serves to amplify the colorful aspects of this fascinating (and fascinatingly beautiful) Huth $1. The colors are consistant on both sides and clearly original, no doubt tracing back to this piece?s inception. Nicely mirrored fields show light traces of hairlines, Only 30 examples of this rarity are said to have been coined (50 in all between the single-dolphin and four-dolphin Kaiulani silver dollars). Widely distributed, they rarely surface, making this the rarest of the silver Hawaii Huth patterns as well as arguably the most beautiful, with a single neatly engraved dolphin below the young Princess' head. As noted on the other example in Mr. Forsythe?s group, the date on the reverse commemorates her coming of age on her 18th birthday, October 16, 1893. It is punched in tiny numerals 18 and 95 within the two spheres on the reverse. A distinctive rarity for all specialists of Hawaiiana, U.S.-related, or those whose gamut covers the World -- and a highlight in any cabinet. Pop 1; none finer at NGC. Estimated Value $15,000 - 18,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1895 MH-3 Reginald Huth Silver ($1). . Medcalf-Russell 2MH-3, one dolphin below bust. PCGS graded Proof 61 Cameo CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. Only 20 struck. Untoned with minor hairlines visible. The so-called Princess Kaiulani "Pattern" $1 by Reginald Huth. A wholly brilliant example consistent on both sides and carefully minted to show all the finest devices in microscopic detail. Mirrored fields show light traces of handling, a few nicks are insignificant. Only 50 examples (combined mintage 2MH-3 & 2MH-5 combined) of this rarity are said to have been coined and distributed, making this the rarest of the silver Hawaii Huth $1 pieces as well as arguably the most delightful as it depicts the Heir to the throne whose sudden death at the age of 23 while on a visit to England caused heart-rendering sadness throughout the Kingdom. The date on the reverse commemorates Kaiulani?s coming of age on her 18th birthday, October 16, 1893. A landmark rarity for Hawaii specialists and a highlight in any cabinet. (The pattern was not issued until 1895.). Estimated Value $12,000 - 15,000. Provenance: The Forsythe Collection.

1895 Hawaiian FR-7 Reginald Huth Gold ($20). PCGS graded Proof 63 Cameo CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. We believe only 2 are known. This example and one in the Smithsonian. Four dolphins flank the portrait of Princess Kaiulani (1875-99) on this imposing gold issue by Reginald Huth. Struck in gold with a weight that of a contemporary U.S. $20 gold piece, the piece is graded by PCGS Proof 63 Cameo. The obverse features a head of the Princess along with four dolphins in the nearby field. The reverse depicts a globe centered on the Hawaiian Islands and bears the date October 16, 1893 (which was the eighteenth birthday of the Princess). In tiny numerals, the date 18 95 appear in the two circles or typographic stops at either side of the globe for the year of issue. Kingdom of Hawaii specialists will recognize it as type of MH-5 (but with no Medcalf-Russell catalog number). Technically neither a $20 gold piece nor a pattern, the 1895 Huth pieces are nonetheless coveted by Hawaiian specialists. According to Medcalf, "They are extremely popular and seldom offered for sale." This specimen of the $20 gold 1895 issue is the only one available for purchase; the other example known resides in the Smithsonian?s collection. These fascinating high quality medals were struck by Messrs. Pinches & Co. of London, England. They were made to order for Reginald Huth, a wealthy English numismatist and royalist who made similar unofficial pieces for Spain, Madagascar, and England. It is noted by Medcalf that after minting the Hawaiian issue, the dies of these were reputedly destroyed. Princess Kaiulani, whose full name was Victoria Kawekiu Lunalilo Kaianinuiahiiapaiapa Kaiulani was the final heir to the Hawaiian throne. Her visit to President Grover Cleveland is credited with his decision to deny annexing the Hawaiian Islands, although President McKinley annexed Hawaii in 1898, ending the Monarchy and short-lived Republic. This Kaiulani Huth $20 gold is the grand prize of Hawaiian numismatics, seldom offered and especially desirable for being struck in gold. Listed in Friedberg under Hawaii F-7 Gold Coins Of The World. Reginald Huth (1853-1926) was himself an auction consignor, or at least his estate was, selling his coin collection through Sotheby's in April and June 1927. It has been said that his fear of germs led him to wash all of his coins before placing them in his cabinet, which may have affected their later market performance considerably according to one commentator. This small group of Hawaiian Huth medals comes to us from Gerald Forsythe, a long-time specialist in Hawaiiana who, in this sale, has consigned multiple silver issues and this illustrious Kaiulani gold $20. Estimated Value $200,000 - 250,000. Provenance: Ex: Ostheimer Collection; Edwards H. Metcalf Sale Lot 1527 February 1975 Auction $36,000; The Forsythe Collection.

(1850) Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society JAM-24. On the reverse "Premium for the best exhibited." Engraved John T. Gower. A silver medal struck at the U.S. Mint. Our grade is Unc prooflike . This lot also contains the original box of issue accompanied by an interesting handwritten letter from Mrs. Gower. In the letter she notes that the award was presented for "best exhibition of peaches". Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000.

1850 Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society Medal RM-3. Silver. Plain edge. 64mm. Almost Uncirculated. Prooflike. Described as "ornate obverse featuring a rising sun below the king's crown, various seafaring implements and products of agriculture such as sheaves of wheat, tools, a plow. Reverse with ornate wreath 'Premium For The Best Exhibited.' In the space provided for the recipient's name has been carefully engraved a she-goat standing left." Also listed in Medcalf-Russell, 2RM-4. The medals were ordered by the Society through the agency of a Mr. Marshall of Massachusetts. At the Society's request, Marshall contacted James Ross Snowden, director of the United States Mint, who forwarded the request to the Department of the Treasury. The request was approved with the stipulation that the medals were to be made after regular Mint hours. The number of specimens minted is unknown. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. Provenance: Ex: Superior Stamp and Coin 5/29/95 Sale Lot 3231.

1882 Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society Medal. White metal. Plain edge. 64mm. Uncirculated. Listed in Medcalf-Russell 2RM-7. A very attractive piece exhibiting majestic designs emphasized beautifully by the prooflike surfaces. Purchased through Donald Medcalf. Only a few were made. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000.

1882 Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society. . Medcalf-Russell 2RM-6. Engraved on the reverse. "Imported Durham grade Cow B.F. Dillingham 1883." Our grade is AU. House in the original box of issue. The agricultural medals (types of 1850 and 1882) were "founded by business men to foster interests of agricultural and mechanical arts" according to the Standard Guide of Hawaiian coins and medals. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.

1882 Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society. . Medcalf-Russell 2RM-6. Engraved on the reverse. "Imported Grade Holstein Bull Woodlawn Dairy 1884." Our grade is AU . Housed in the original box of issue. The Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society Medal is a silver medal which was issued by the Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society, which was active in the Kingdom of Hawaii in the 1850s-on. The Society presented the medal annually to the best in each category of a juried exhibition of Hawaiian agricultural products. The earlier 1850-dated medals were produced at the United States Mint, while those carrying the 1882 issue date were struck in England, according the the Medcalf-Russell reference book on these. The number of specimens minted is unknown. The obverse includes symbols of agricultural enterprise in the Hawaiian Islands -- sugar and coffee -- and implements and vehicles of trade -- the plow and tall ships; the eastern sun is rising in the background, with a palm to the left and royal crown above all. The inscription around the edge reads "Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society. Established A.D. 1882." The reverse has a wreath surrounded by the inscription "Premium for the best exhibited" with a center field for prize category and awardee's name. It is made from silver 64.5 mm, thick, approximately 82 grams, with dies engraved by Francis N. Mitchell. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.

1886 King Kalakaua Jubilee Medal. Official with original ribbon. Silver. Plain edge. 31mm. Choice Uncirculated. Prooflike. Listed in Medcalf-Russell as 2RM-11. "These were presented to members of the Hawaiian military and government officials. Later sold to the public during the King's fiftieth birthday celebration. Obverse head of king facing right 'Kalakaua Moi O Hawaii 1886. ' Reverse blank." Purchased through Craig Watanabe. Extremely rare. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000.

1847 Hawaiian Cent. . Medcalf 2CC-3. Plain 4, 17 berries. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown CAC Approved. Some mint red visible. A very choice, extremely attractive example. Hawaii was the only state in the Union that had previously been a Kingdom with a line of royal monarchs. Pop 33; 6 finer in 65BN (PCGS # 10965) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900.

1847 Hawaiian Cent. . Medcalf 2CC-5. Plain 4, 13 berries. NGC AU Details, environmental damage. Reddish-brown and much better than most seen (PCGS # 10965) . Estimated Value $500 - 550.

1883 Hawaiian Ten Cents NGC graded Unc Details. Improperly cleaned. Light golden toning. A well struck example of Hawaii's Kingdom-period coinage, the elusive Dime denomination in high grade (PCGS # 10979) . Estimated Value $150 - 175. Provenance: The Judy Cahn Collection.

1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. EF-40. Toned. Estimated Value $100 - 110.

1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned (PCGS # 10987) . Estimated Value $100 - 120.

1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. NGC graded AU-50. Toned. Well struck on the Coat of Arms as well as the king's beard (PCGS # 10991) . Estimated Value $350 - 400.

1883 Hawaiian Dollar. NGC AU Details, obv damage. Nicely toned (PCGS # 10995) . Estimated Value $450 - 500.

Hawaiian 19th Century Presentation Ladel. An impressive sterling silver ladel made by M.F. Wichman with the following Hawaiian coins added to the handle: Dollar with the reverse enamled, 2 Half Dollars, Quarter and Dime. In the bowl of the ladel is a finely engraved scene of Diamond Head. Back of the ladel is engraved : Fraternal Greeting to Emma Windsor, wife of Lou B Windson, Imperial Potentate A.A.Q.JN.M.S. from the wives of the nobles of Aloha Temple, Honolulu T.H. U.S.A. Weight approximately 7 ozt. Estimated Value $2,500-UP.