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.
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