Lot 1869
1928 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-64. CAC Approved. An untoned choice qulity satiny mint beauty. Only 9,958 struck. Official mintage figure shows 10,008, but 50 of these refer to the Sandblast Proofs, leaving the net number of 1928 "Captain Cook" Half Dollars (as collectors from our fiftieth state prefer to call them) sold to collectors; of these, far too many found a home in change purses or curiosity boxes, they being, for the most part, sold to non-collectors in the islands. Once in the public's hands many became mishandled and abraded. To this day, well-toned About Uncirculated specimens turn up regularly at coin stores in Honolulu. Having that in mind you have before you one of the choicer, near pristine Mint State examples left (PCGS # 9309) Estimated Value $2,200 - 2,300
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