Lot 4943
Hawaii. Half Dollar Struck in Gold, 1884. Weight 16.68 grams. Dated 1884 and struck circa 1900. On the holder Hawaii (fantasy) strike hub impression half dollar, similar to Medcalf-2CS.4. Obverse: Head of King Kalakaua I facing right. Reverse: Crowned and mantled arms, dividing ½ and DOL, with HAPALUA below. These 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. Bold details with slightly granular surfaces as also found on the quarter dollar in gold and the platinum strikes. Pop 1, the only one ever graded at PCGS. PCGS graded MS-66.
Estimated Value $30,000 - 35,000.
Ex: Palace Sale King Farouk 1954 Lot 110.
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