Lot 1840
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.
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