I located and purchased a pair of 2M-383.
Image is of the better of the two in uncirculated condition.
M&R has typos in description based on this image (FILIPINOS vs PHILLIPINOS[sic]).
Hawaiian Numismatic Publications
Update: Another Wow Purchase
On 11/21/2014, I wrote about “another wow purchase” of mine.
https://thehawaiiananumismatist.com/2014/11/21/another-wow-purchase/
I finally had the time to snap a few picture of this six piece acquisition. Medcalf & Russell identifiers are in parenthesis.
From top left: HK-529, HK-530, and HK-531 (2MS-18, 2MS-16, and 2MS-17)
From bottom left: HK-532, HK-533, asnd HK-534 (2MS-14, 2MS-15, and 2MS-12)
Pride of this acquisition is the high grade 2MS-18 with only 100 struck.
This acquisition both restores and expands my “Hawaii Statehood medal set” .
Restores the items I sold to work on my masters degree at Johns Hopkins University (https://thehawaiiananumismatist.com/?p=946). (Note: I already have the aluminum medal in my collection.
Expands my restored set with 2M-15 and 2M-18.
And finally adds to my original “wow” purchase. https://thehawaiiananumismatist.com/tag/hawaii-uniface/
This set is also related to https://thehawaiiananumismatist.com/alapii-collecting/
Planned 2015 Book Release: Royal Hawaiian Mint® Issues Relating to Princess Victoria Kaiulani
I hope everyone had a good Christmas!
One of the difficulties in collecting Royal Hawaiian Mint® (RHM) issues is the lack of a comprehensive reference book for collectors. Information is scattered and incomplete among several resources. As an avid collector of the RHM Princess Kaiulani series, this lack of a collector reference book is a hinderance.
While acquiring my RHM Princess Kaiulani collection, I have been compiling notes and have gained a good understanding of this series. As such, this information should be shared with other collectors as a numismatic resource. I plan to release a book with working title: Royal Hawaiian Mint® Issues Relating to Princess Victoria Kaiulani. Actual 2015 release date is TBD.
From my count, the RHM Princess Kaiulani series consist of over 50 pieces. In comparison the Wafs in Gold Boots (RHM database) identifies roughly 34 pieces. I’m still in the draft copy stage of this book. However, a working book cover (with currently selected title) is shown below along with a draft page.
If you notice, the 1991 Princess Kaiulani Akahi Crown (in gold) with First Day Issue counter stamp on the book cover is NOT documented in any numismatic reference book. In addition the 1994 Princess Kaiulani Hawaii Dala is also NOT documented in any numismatic resource.
Hopefully, by sharing these two unknown Princess Kaiulani issues it will generate interest for the book prior to its official release in 2015.
The catalog numbering system is unique and is somewhat of a carryover from one of my previous books. The catalog numbering system is expandable for other RHM series:
RHM=Royal Hawaiian Mint
PK=Princess Kaiulani series
39=39mm
06=6th iteration in the 39 mm size coins
(Click to enlarge) Color images are planned. (I’ve mastered the technique to generate a slight shadow around the coin).
Possibly Unique 1991 Princess Kaiulani Gold Akahi Crown
This is a beautiful addition to my Hawaiiana Gold collection. She was received this afternoon. This beauty was purchased from the Hawaiian Island Stamp and Coin located in Honolulu, Hawaii. A new World Coin identifier (Krause) is required as this First Day Issue counterstamp 1991 Princess Kaiulani Gold Akahi Crown does not have a Krause catalog number, however the coin without the counterstamp is a X# MB60.
She is a perfect match for her sister X# MB60 that is also in my collection.
Unlisted: Save the Ocean in 24K Gold
Unlisted in Waifs in Gold Boots (Royal Hawaiian Mint (RHM) database). High probability that this was a made for jewelry striking. However, any 24kt gold striking by the RHM is a great collection addition for the modern day Hawaiiana specialist.
Striking is estimated 1994 or later (Save the Ocean design was first introduced in 1994).
Rare Big Island Coin Set
Now Online: English/Hawaiian Translation Listing of Commonly Used Words/Phrases on Hawaiian Numismatics
A new link was added to the “About” page (flagged with banner “Updated 12/15/2014 —————————–Start”)
This document was created by Garry Moore with the purpose:
“To foster a better understanding of Hawaiian Numismatics through the native Hawaiian language. Outlined below is a list of commonly used English/ Hawaiian numismatic-related words or phrases and their translations.”
The actual link to the document is also provided below:
https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B6vVuqixrM45bVdEc2FYMHJINnc/view?usp=sharing
Thank you Garry for your contribution !
First Hawaiian Center Dedication Medal
I added obverse and reverse images of the First Hawaiian Center dedication medal to the First Hawaiian Center Wikipedia page
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Hawaiian_Center
Click the medal image to get information about the medal.
The medal is in my collection. When I purchased the medal it was misidentified as a service award. A quick check of the building name indicated it was built in 1996 and corresponded with a Hawaii Star Bulletin write-up (below). Key item of interest is that First Hawaiian Center is the tallest building in the State of Hawai’i.
Hawai‘i Gold Medal: Exposition Universelle, Paris, 1867
http://worldhistoryconnected.press.illinois.edu/8.3/forum_kamehiro.html
Interesting webpage describing a gold medal awarded to the Government of Hawaii in 1867
Competitive NGC Registry Sets Relating to State of Hawaii
Currently, there are are NO competitive NGC Registry sets relating to the State of Hawaii. The Kingdom of Hawaii has three such sets:
http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/registry/coins/public_sets.aspx?CategoryID=42&sets=us
There is a possibility to create several State of Hawaii sets. I have contacted NGC today (via email) making a formal request based on the following information from the NGC website:
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What coins are eligible for the NGC Registry?
All NGC-certified coins are eligible for the NGC Registry, although there are not Competitive Sets for every coin. You may request a new Competitive Set by emailing Registry@NGCcoin.com. US Competitive Sets and all Custom Sets accept both NGC- and PCGS-certified coins. World Competitive Sets accept only NGC-certified coins.
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1) Hawaii Statehood Medals. From the NGC Bibliography (America Overseas Territories) Hawaiian Money by Medcalf & Russell. I request 2MS-1 though 2MS-20 inclusive be created as a Hawaii Statehood Medal Competitive Registry Set.
2) Hawaii Undated So-Called Dollars. So-Called Dollars as listed in Hibler & Kappen. I request HK-721 though HK-723 inclusive be created as a Hawaii Undated So Called Dollar Competitive Registry Set.
3) Alaska-Hawaii Statehood (combined) 1959 (Mishler Issue) So-Called Dollars. So-Called Dollars as listed in Hibler & Kappen. I request HK-528 though HK-537 inclusive be created as an Alaska-Hawaii Statehood (combined) 1959 (Mishler Issue) So Called Dollars Competitive Registry Set.
4) Hawaii Statehood 1959 So-Called Dollars. So-Called Dollars as listed in Hibler & Kappen. I request HK-547 though HK-551 inclusive be created as a Hawaii Statehood 1959 So-Called Dollars Competitive Registry Set.
These have a good change in becoming Competitive NGC Registry sets. The following are examples of subset sets (large sets are reduced to a particular focused collecting area).
If you are interested please e-mail NGC at Registry@NGCcoin.com.
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