Hawaiian Numismatic Publications

My Aggressive Bidding for an Intact 2M-390

/ DrDarryl

Wow! … an item on my want list appeared in a mail bid auction.

I placed a very aggressive last minute bid. It will be days before I know if someone was more aggressive than me.

For those who don’t know what is a 2M-390 is:  It is a pre-statehood Hawaii souvenir coin. Most  are holed with the “49” removed.

In one of my blogs, I discussed the issues with this coin in getting it encapsulated/graded. The hole makes it a “details” coin.

An intact specimen is high on my want list. My fingers are crossed on my aggressive bid…

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2nd Place Showing

/ DrDarryl

I spent a few days at the Pennsylvania Association of Numismatics Spring Coin Show. I had a six case exhibit and came in second place. Not bad for my second exhibit ever. Below is case 1.

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Interesting Read BVN Forfeiture Order

/ DrDarryl

Find a copy on the internet

Take the time to read and understand what was identified as “counterfeit” or “contraband per se”. (they are banned from ANA coin show exhibits)

Take time to read and understand what was forfeited. (what you will not be seen sold at the RHM website)

So the question is….Were the RHM ingots  forfeited (1 oz, 10, oz, etc…)? If they were, you won’t be seeing them being sold at the RHM website.

Recent Liberty Dollar item sold at RHM website are a combination of RHM and Liberty Dollar design elements (these are not considered  “counterfeit” per the forfeiture order).

 

 

 

2M-34 Restoration Presentation Project?

/ DrDarryl

I recently purchased a presentation piece with 2M-34 obverse and reverse attached to its cover.

I removed the medals and discovered they are uniface pieces (not a medal cut in half nor two separate medals with the undesired side grinded down).

Medallic Art Co. hallmark can be seen upright (matches the side being shown and are opposite of each other)! (see 5th image)

Overall the box is in good shape and craftsmanship is excellent . I ‘m having the piece looked at by an expert to see what is the best way to restore this presentation piece.

I do collect Hawaii Banking memorabilia and this is a nice Bishop National Bank piece.

Here is copy of a good book in my collection ( http://www.ebay.com/itm/STORY-OF-BANK-OF-BISHOP-CO-FIRST-NATIONAL-BANK-OF-HONOLULU-Original-1931-Book-/371229160828?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item566efb757c)

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Royal Hawaiian Mint Issues that Commemorate Princess Victoria Ka’ulani

/ DrDarryl

Hard facts from my research that has been incorporated in my  upcoming book:

1) Royal Hawaiian Mint issued over 55 coins with the image of Princess Victoria Ka’ulani.

2) Krause Publication is the only major publisher that has cataloged (less than 15) the Royal Hawaiian Mint Royal Princess Victoria Ka’ulani coins.

3) Royal Hawaiian Mint struck the Princess Victoria Ka’ulani coins in four different metals.

4) The largest Royal Hawaiian Mint Royal Princess Victoria Ka’ulani coin is 39 mm.

5) The smallest Royal Hawaiian Mint Royal Princess Victoria Ka’ulani coin is 10 mm.

6) Royal Hawaiian Mint Royal Princess Victoria Ka’ulani coins were issued in 10 different diameters.

7) The 13 mm Royal Hawaiian Mint Royal Princess Victoria Ka’ulani coin is the diameter with the most issues.