Lot 1873
1883 Hawaiian 12½ Cent Struck In Platinum 7.29 Grams. PCGS graded MS-65. "1883" (c. 1900) On the holder Hawaii (fantasy) strike hub impression eighth dollar with lazy 8s with a format that imitates Medcalf-2CS.2, the obverse has a head of King Kalakaua I facing right and the reverse has HAPAWALU within a wreath, with EIGHTH DOL. below; Uncirculated with slightly granular surfaces. Originally part of a set of three platinum pieces (with the Quarter and Half Dollar), all are unofficial issues, probably struck at a later date, possibly Ex: The Palace Collections of Egypt (the King Farouk sale), lots 1502, 1503, and 1504. The Farouk sale catalog calls all three pieces unique, but there may be two or three pieces known of each. PCGS # 510972.
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex: Palace Sale King Farouk 1954 Lot 1504; The Forsythe Collection.
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