Goldberg Coins and Collectibles

Sale 69

The May Pre-Long Beach Auction

Hawaii Coins

Lot	Photo	Description	Realized
Lot 1881		(1850) Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society JAM-24. On the reverse "Premium for the best exhibited." Engraved John T. Gower. A silver medal struck at the U.S. Mint. Our grade is Unc prooflike . This lot also contains the original box of issue accompanied by an interesting handwritten letter from Mrs. Gower. In the letter she notes that the award was presented for "best exhibition of peaches". Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 1882		1850 Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society Medal RM-3. Silver. Plain edge. 64mm. Almost Uncirculated. Prooflike. Described as "ornate obverse featuring a rising sun below the king's crown, various seafaring implements and products of agriculture such as sheaves of wheat, tools, a plow. Reverse with ornate wreath 'Premium For The Best Exhibited.' In the space provided for the recipient's name has been carefully engraved a she-goat standing left." Also listed in Medcalf-Russell, 2RM-4. The medals were ordered by the Society through the agency of a Mr. Marshall of Massachusetts. At the Society's request, Marshall contacted James Ross Snowden, director of the United States Mint, who forwarded the request to the Department of the Treasury. The request was approved with the stipulation that the medals were to be made after regular Mint hours. The number of specimens minted is unknown. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. Ex: Superior Stamp and Coin 5/29/95 Sale Lot 3231. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $7,188
Lot 1883		1882 Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society Medal. White metal. Plain edge. 64mm. Uncirculated. Listed in Medcalf-Russell 2RM-7. A very attractive piece exhibiting majestic designs emphasized beautifully by the prooflike surfaces. Purchased through Donald Medcalf. Only a few were made. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $5,750
Lot 1884		1882 Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society. . Medcalf-Russell 2RM-6. Engraved on the reverse. "Imported Durham grade Cow B.F. Dillingham 1883." Our grade is AU. House in the original box of issue. The agricultural medals (types of 1850 and 1882) were "founded by business men to foster interests of agricultural and mechanical arts" according to the Standard Guide of Hawaiian coins and medals. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $8,050
Lot 1885		1882 Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society. . Medcalf-Russell 2RM-6. Engraved on the reverse. "Imported Grade Holstein Bull Woodlawn Dairy 1884." Our grade is AU . Housed in the original box of issue. The Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society Medal is a silver medal which was issued by the Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society, which was active in the Kingdom of Hawaii in the 1850s-on. The Society presented the medal annually to the best in each category of a juried exhibition of Hawaiian agricultural products. The earlier 1850-dated medals were produced at the United States Mint, while those carrying the 1882 issue date were struck in England, according the the Medcalf-Russell reference book on these. The number of specimens minted is unknown. The obverse includes symbols of agricultural enterprise in the Hawaiian Islands -- sugar and coffee -- and implements and vehicles of trade -- the plow and tall ships; the eastern sun is rising in the background, with a palm to the left and royal crown above all. The inscription around the edge reads "Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society. Established A.D. 1882." The reverse has a wreath surrounded by the inscription "Premium for the best exhibited" with a center field for prize category and awardee's name. It is made from silver 64.5 mm, thick, approximately 82 grams, with dies engraved by Francis N. Mitchell. Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $6,900
Lot 1886		1886 King Kalakaua Jubilee Medal. Official with original ribbon. Silver. Plain edge. 31mm. Choice Uncirculated. Prooflike. Listed in Medcalf-Russell as 2RM-11. "These were presented to members of the Hawaiian military and government officials. Later sold to the public during the King's fiftieth birthday celebration. Obverse head of king facing right 'Kalakaua Moi O Hawaii 1886. ' Reverse blank." Purchased through Craig Watanabe. Extremely rare. Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,600
Lot 1887		1847 Hawaiian Cent. . Medcalf 2CC-3. Plain 4, 17 berries. PCGS graded MS-64 Brown CAC Approved. Some mint red visible. A very choice, extremely attractive example. Hawaii was the only state in the Union that had previously been a Kingdom with a line of royal monarchs. Pop 33; 6 finer in 65BN (PCGS # 10965) . Estimated Value $1,800 - 1,900. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $2,415
Lot 1888		1847 Hawaiian Cent. . Medcalf 2CC-5. Plain 4, 13 berries. NGC AU Details, environmental damage. Reddish-brown and much better than most seen (PCGS # 10965) . Estimated Value $500 - 550. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $960
Lot 1889		1883 Hawaiian Ten Cents NGC graded Unc Details. Improperly cleaned. Light golden toning. A well struck example of Hawaii's Kingdom-period coinage, the elusive Dime denomination in high grade (PCGS # 10979) . Estimated Value $150 - 175. The Judy Cahn Collection. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $311
Lot 1890		1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. EF-40. Toned. Estimated Value $100 - 110. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $161
Lot 1891		1883 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar. NGC Unc Details, improperly cleaned (PCGS # 10987) . Estimated Value $100 - 120. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $184
Lot 1892		1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. NGC graded AU-50. Toned. Well struck on the Coat of Arms as well as the king's beard (PCGS # 10991) . Estimated Value $350 - 400. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $437
Lot 1893		1883 Hawaiian Dollar. NGC AU Details, obv damage. Nicely toned (PCGS # 10995) . Estimated Value $450 - 500. View details and enlarged photos Check results on similar lots	Realized $380
Lot 1894		Hawaiian 19th Century Presentation Ladel. An impressive sterling silver ladel made by M.F. Wichman with the following Hawaiian coins added to the handle: Dollar with the reverse enamled, 2 Half Dollars, Quarter and Dime. In the bowl of the ladel is a finely engraved scene of Diamond Head. Back of the ladel is engraved : Fraternal Greeting to Emma Windsor, wife of Lou B Windson, Imperial Potentate A.A.Q.JN.M.S. from the wives of the nobles of Aloha Temple, Honolulu T.H. U.S.A. Weight approximately 7 ozt. Estimated Value $2,500-UP. View details and enlarged photos	Realized $4,485