Lot 1871
1884 Hawaiian Quarter Dollar Struck In Gold 8.35 Grams. PCGS graded MS-66. "1884" (c. 1900) On the holder Hawaii (fantasy) strike hub impression. Companion piece to the 1884 "Half Dollar" struck in gold, and associated with the similarly obscure in origin 1883 strikes in platinum, copper and other metals. All areas of numismatics abound in curiosities. Whatever country you choose, if you delve deeply enough into the subject you will feel as Alice’s did when she followed the rabbit into his hole. You will discover a Wonderland of mystery and obscure items. Sometime possibly in the early 20th century, a person unknown had made some simulated dies which mimicked the official Hawaiian coins of 1883. Some are dated 1883, others are 1884. Per Don Medcalf’s Hawaiian Money Standard Guide, we quote the applicable section:
"The following were not authorized by the Hawaiian Government, nor were they struck in 1883 or 1884; eighth dollar (with "lazy eights") in copper, nickel, bronze, gold and platinum -- 1884 quarter dollar in bronze, oroide, gold and platinum -- 1884 half dollar in bronze, gold, copper and platinum. The genuine eighth dollar copper pattern, 2PC-1, has "regular eights" and the unauthorized issue the "lazy eights." PCGS # 510970.
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex: Palace Sale King Farouk 1954 Lot 110; The Forsythe Collection.
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