Lot 1882
1850 Royal Hawaiian Agricultural Society Medal RM-3. Silver. Plain edge. 64mm. Almost Uncirculated. Prooflike. Described as "ornate obverse featuring a rising sun below the king's crown, various seafaring implements and products of agriculture such as sheaves of wheat, tools, a plow. Reverse with ornate wreath 'Premium For The Best Exhibited.' In the space provided for the recipient's name has been carefully engraved a she-goat standing left." Also listed in Medcalf-Russell, 2RM-4.
The medals were ordered by the Society through the agency of a Mr. Marshall of Massachusetts. At the Society's request, Marshall contacted James Ross Snowden, director of the United States Mint, who forwarded the request to the Department of the Treasury. The request was approved with the stipulation that the medals were to be made after regular Mint hours. The number of specimens minted is unknown.
Estimated Value $5,000 - 7,000.
Ex: Superior Stamp and Coin 5/29/95 Sale Lot 3231.
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