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Lot 1818
1883 Hawaiian Ten Cents. PCGS graded Proof 66 Cameo CAC Approved. In a new secure plus holder. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. Wonderful blue toning on both sides. Probably the finest known.
From the Stack’s 2008 description: "Bare head r. of Kalakaua I, surrounded by the English title King of Hawaii. Reverse presents the Kingdom's motto, UA MAU KE EA OKA AINA I KA PONO, The Life of the Land is Perpetuated in Righteousness around a laurel wreath enclosing the English denomination ONE/ DIME. The Hawaiian denomination UMI KENETA, 10 Cents appears below the wreath tie. Deep liquid-glass fields boast rich electric blue and pale russet-gold toning near the crisply defined rims enhancing the overwhelming beauty of this breathtaking Gem.
"This splendid coin is one of only 26 Proofs struck. The dime is the second rarest of all Hawaiian Proof denominations as a business strike and the present example ranks at the top among the few Proof examples available to collectors in the 21st century." It is significant that this is the finest certified PCGS has assigned no grade higher than a single example at Proof-66. The Dannreuther-Garrett auction record book shows the highest grade appearing at auction in recent years to be the Proof-63 in the 2007 FUN Sale. Future editions of Dannreuther will undoubtedly include this particular Proof 66 along with the pedigree stewardship of the new owner. Bidders may want to take note.
The present glittering jewel is a compelling coin that invites the most careful attention. Few numismatists are fortunate enough to have their name associated with a great coin like this.
(Originally part of a five-piece 1883 Hawaiian silver Proof set that appears to have been kept intact since the time of striking. The other coins from this set are offered singly in the Gerald Forsythe consignment.).
Estimated Value $20,000 - 25,000.
The Forsythe Collection. Previously Stack's 11/2008.
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