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Wikipedia – Coins of the Hawaiian Dollar

/ DrDarryl

You have to admit, the title is a bit confusing for this Wikipedia entry.

I notice that the write-up needs some improvement and may put in my 2 cents worth (maybe a few dollars..lol).

There are several omissions for the time period of 1847 and 1891 (stated period for the article).

In addition, paper currency from that period is not in the write-up.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coins_of_the_Hawaiian_dollar

It seems the write-up is made for a display at a coin show (bounded to specific items, brief, and does not bring to light the true history of the coins. As an example, read the 1883 Kalakaua Issues section. Where are the images? 8th of a dollar is not a official issue!

Then there is the Hawaiian dollar entry on Wikipedia

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hawaiian_dollar

Oh boy..The Royal Hawaiian Mint is listed as the mint. I chuckled when I saw that.

I recommend you read the 1960 article by Jacob Adler.

 

 

 

Hawaiian Coins and Currency – ANA National Money Show 2012 DVD

/ DrDarryl

An interesting presentations for those extremely unfamiliar with the Hawaiian history. The names of the Hawaiian royalty were mispronounced, but the material’s intent was there. This is a basic introduction to Hawaiana numismatics DVD. I mean really basic…. This DVD is available for checkout from the ANA Library.

It would be nice for Hawaiiana numismatic experts to make a more impressive DVD  to share their knowledge.

Maybe the HSNA could use part of their 501(c)(4) donations to create a more comprehensive DVD to promote Hawaiiana numismatics outside the state and encourage collectors to attend their events in Hawaii?

I may just create my own presentation  and post it on youtube in the near future!

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1990 Honolulu Dala Bronze Pattern

/ DrDarryl

After careful inspection I came to the conclusion that the 1990 Honolulu Dala I recently acquired is in fact a rare not gold plated pattern.

The Royal Hawaiian Mint lists three  coins with the 1990 Honolulu Dala die pair (two are silver and one is a gold plated bronze).

The specimen in my possession is bronze and not gold plated. The gold plated version has a mintage of 45 and is identified as a pattern.

From this information it can be said that I have a pattern coin that is not gold plated and its population is significantly lower than the indicated 45 mintage. I believe that his coin slipped by the gold platting process and was mistakenly sold. This maybe in fact a unique specimen.

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Lead Working Sample Pattern of 2M-675

/ DrDarryl

A working sample is a specimen that was not officially issued or handed over to the organization that ordered the medal. This medal has been in the specimen archive of the original minter. It has several mishandling marks, nevertheless  it’s still a rarity.

A letter of provenance was issued when I purchased this medal from company that originally struck 2M-675. I am the first individual in the chain of ownership (other than the original minter). M& R classifies  this medal as a pattern (due to it being lead). This medal then should be classified as a  Lead Working Sample Pattern.

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Chinese in Hawaii Medals

/ DrDarryl

Medcalf & Russell (page 104)  identifies 5 different Chinese in Hawaii medals (2M-45 thru 2M-49). Each with the same design elements. The differences are the metal and sizes.  The only issue I have with the Medcalf & Russell listing is that the image on page 104 is of another medal (2MN-689, on page 141).

The 2MN-689 medal is on the left and 2M-46 is on the right. I hope this helps you in identifying these medals correctly. By the way, 2M-45 thru 2M-49 was struck by The Honolulu Mint.

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1990 Hawaii Dala

/ DrDarryl

Mintage is 1250. Interesting die variety in which the initials “RHM” is located on the bottom of the King’s neckline. Click image to enlarge.

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Unknown Die Pair Usage: Kalakaua Centenntial Dala Obverse Die + Unknown Reverse Die

/ DrDarryl

Below is an image of an unknown die pair usage from The Hawaiian Mint.

The coin is 39 mm bronze.

The obverse die was used extensively with gold, silver, and bronze strikings.

The reverse die is currently unknown and has never been seen on any of The Hawaiian Mint products.

This is the  first specimen I’ve seen with this die pair combination. This maybe in fact a pattern coin. I’ve checked my Hawaiian numismatic  resources and this die pair should not exist.

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