Lot 1875
1884 Hawaiian Half Dollar Struck In Platinum 17.77 Grams. PCGS graded MS-66. "1884" (c. 1900) On the holder Hawaii (fantasy) strike hub impression half dollar, companion piece to the platinum quarter dollar in this sale, similar to Medcalf-2CS.4, the obverse has a head of King Kalakaua I facing right and the reverse has crowned arms dividing 1/2 and D, with HAPALUA below; Uncirculated with slightly granular surfaces as seen on all types and denominations. These are unofficial strikes, 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 # 510969.
Estimated Value $15,000-UP.
Ex: Palace Sale King Farouk 1954 Lot 1502; The Forsythe Collection.
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