Bronze 2M-109 has companion medal that is unlisted in M&R, the sterling silver 13mm. The 13mm is know to have the bent spear error.
Month: September 2013
2M-229 kala o ka aina
Pacific Bullion Exchange issued in 1974. Mintage unknown. This is a nice toned specimen in my collection.
Also has an “X” identifier (Krause X# MB73).
http://www.ngccoin.com/poplookup/world-coin-prices.aspx?worldcoinid=343871
Hawaiian Royal Medal 2RM-13 Sold Above Estimated Auction Price
Final hammer price was $1200 (without auction fees) (Last weekend). I stood by and watched it exceed my bid. My research indicated it was damaged (similar damaged piece NGC AU Details exists http://www.collectors-society.com/wcm/coinview.aspx?sc=24669Â ).
This is lower in grade, but the top mount is exactly like the NGC AU Details specimen. Why bid on a damaged and incomplete piece?
http://db.stevealbum.com/php/lot_auc.php?site=2&sale=17&lot=2188&lang=1&cust=0
New Collection Addition – 2M-79
After examining this medal up close, I have determined the source Franklin Mint set. Information in the image is accurate and based on my research. The medal is hallmarked with the year 77 (1977) on its plane edge.
Later Date Royal Hawaiian Mint Products
Noticed a few later date RHM products being incorrectly identifed on eBay. Later date are those produced after BVNH retired.
RHM owners are reusing original dies mated with modified and/or new dies. Seems individuals are looking at the obverse date and assuming its the original issue year. Sadly, they are mistaken.
If you read the RHM section in M&R, a statement is made that RHM never destroys dies. Therefore, all RHM dies are available and they are reusable.
If you study the die pairs being offered you can spot the die reuse.
Major collector issue is the possibilty of restriking previously low mintage coins from the original dies. If it does happen, the RHM products will only be worth its bullion value.
I recommend checking the hallmarks on both the obverse and reverse. I previously made a blog entry on RHM hallmarks.
1883 – 1983 Deplorative Issue
Another cherry pick added to my collection. Struck in 1983 and lays claim as second die cut by mintmaster BVNH. Purchased for its luster and surprised by its low mintage of 50 after locating its information in the RHM database.
Cherry Picked Proof Gold
My purchased price was close to the Medcalf & Russell 1991 listed price and with only 75 struck. Mintage of 75 also confirmed in RHM’s publicly available database.
Kaiulani Gold Crown Cherry Pick
Beautiful gold…
Cherry Pick part 2
Reverse of 1/2 oz silver.
Another Cherry Pick
Hard to locate. Obverse picture.
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