Lot 1371
1883 Hawaiian Ten Cents. NGC graded Proof 63 PQ. Lovely blue and gold toning gives a dappled appearance on both sides. The strike is razor sharp with richly frosted devices (though not so described by NGC) and small, but visible, hairlines in the field setting the limits on the grade which might otherwise nudge it into the Proof 64 class. The central obverse exhibits a deep steel gray hue with, shall we say, splotches of russet patina on Kalakaua and at portions of the borders, while the reverse displays similar mixtures of toning over the mirrored fields (which are nicely reflective) but now including some vivid blue iridescence in the color. With a miniscule mintage, this major Hawaiian treasure pays homage to true rarity. Examples are seldom offered for sale. Very few certified by the grading services: NGC Pop 5; 1 in Proof 66.
Estimated Value $7,000 - 9,000.
From the 9/09 Hawaii Collection.
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| Realized $12,650 |
