Lot 1177
1847 Hawaiian Cent. Sharpness of AU-50. Cleaned long ago, now a nice looking reddish-brown. Kamehameha III commissioned one of the local merchants in Honolulu to place an order for 100,000 one-cent pieces. These circulated widely throughout the islands. Archival records show that by 1862, only 11,000 cents were still in circulation.
Estimated Value $450 - 500.
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| Realized $518 |
