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***Auction Highlight*** 1883 Hawaii $1 Graded Choice AU/BU Slider BY USCG (fc)

Currency:USD Category:Coins & Paper Money Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 2,000.00 USD
***Auction Highlight*** 1883 Hawaii $1 Graded Choice AU/BU Slider BY USCG (fc)
***Auction Highlight*** 1883 Hawaii $1 Graded Choice AU/BU Slider BY USCG. The 1883 Hawaiian "Akahi Dala" was struck at the San Francisco Mint on U.S. Dollar planchets. Many were redeemed and melted after Hawaii acquired U.S. territorial statusPer Maurice Gould and Kenneth Bressett writing in Hawaiian Coins, Tokens, and Paper Money (1961): "In 1883, Claus Spreckels, a banker, sugar planter, and power behind the throne, approached the King on the subject of having a silver coinage struck for the Islands. Application was made by the Hawaiian Government for the coinage at the San Francisco mint, of one million dollars in silver denominations to correspond with the silver coins of the United States of America in fineness and weight, regulations of the 9th of November, 1883, by the Secretary of the United States Treasury." Ultimately, 500,000 Hawaiian dollars were struck in 1883. A superior example of this prized Hawaii issue sporting near-Mint preservation. Overall attractive original dove-grey surfaces. Well struck with some luster remaining in around the devices. A Corey's Pick, Bid to Win, Don't let it get Away, you might not find its equal Coin. I give this coin my highest recommendation