Lot 1389
1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. NGC graded Proof 63 Cameo. Lovely gold and blue toning around the edges. Only 26 struck in Proof. The 1883 Kingdom of Hawaii coinage dies were engraved by noted Philadelphia Mint specialist Charles E. Barber who had a hand in making many if not most of the Proof U.S. coins that were struck as well as the fascinatingly beautiful series of Hawaiian silver coins minted in 1883. Initially, in September of that year, 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 an almost cobalt blue shade at the rims. Very attractive. The remaining surfaces is pretty much untouched by color. Conservatively graded, this specimen will afford the next owner hours of enjoyment as a prime example of late-Kingdom Hawaiiana. Pop 1; the only Cameo graded at NGC.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 10,000.
Ex: Edwards H. Metcalf Lot #1217 Feb 1976 Superior Sale; Ron Russell; The 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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