Lot 2024
1883 Hawaiian Half Dollar. PCGS graded MS-63. CAC Approved. Pleasing multi-color toning. Pop 63; 76 finer. (PCGS # 10991)
The Hawaii State Motto, which originated on the early Kindom-issue silver coins of 1883 is, 'Ua mau ke ea o ka aina i ka pono.' The life of the land is perpetuated by righteousness. It refers to the speech of Kiing Kamehameha III at the time of cession, Feb. 25, 1843. 'I have given away the life of the land. I have hope that the life of the land will be restored when my conduct is justified.' It very naturally alludes to the righteousness of the British government, in returning the Island to their legal sovereign, to the righteousness of the Hawaiian which secured the restoration, and to the general principle, that it is only by righteousness that national existence is preserved." King Kalakaua I (r.1874-91) included it on his 1883 silver coin issue. Estimated Value $2,000 - 2,200
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