Lot 5743
Hawaii. Pattern Dollar Struck in Copper, 1883. Medcalf-Russell 2CPC-4;; KM-7a (mintage 18). Obverse: King Kalakaua I, bust right. Reverse: Crowned and mantled arms dividing 1 - D with AKAHI DALA below. Lovely red and rose colors. Perhaps the finest known. Pop 1; none finer at PCGS. Proof 66 Red & Brown CAC Approved.
Kalakaua I, born David La'amea Kamanakapu'u Mahinulani Nalaiaehuokalani Lumialani Kalakaua and sometimes called The Merrie Monarch (November 16, 1836 - January 20, 1891), was the last reigning king of the Kingdom of Hawaii. He served in office from February 12, 1874 until his death at the Palace Hotel in San Francisco, California, on January 20, 1891.
Estimated Value $80,000 - 90,000.
Ex: The Forsythe Collection.
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