1883 25C Hawaii, CAM PR(PCGS#810989)

The Regency Auction 32

拍卖行

Legend Rare Coin Auctions

批号

593

等级

PR67CAM

价格

383,942

详细说明

We unhesitatingly call this amazing SUPERB GEM the FINEST KNOWN Hawaiian Quarter in Proof! It is a wonder that this coin survives in such a wonderful condition! Only 26 proofs were struck for VIPs at the time. Deep, watery mirrors beam from all over. The fields are icy smooth and remarkably clean, free of any hairlines, regardless of how microscopic. A wonderful halo of blue and amber patina frames the obverse's brilliant silver centers. The reverse is draped in a dramatic cobalt and crimson toning throughout, and a twirl in the light reveals teal, gold, and violet hues that clearly sparkle. The sharply struck devices are extremely frosted and contrast against the heavily mirrored fields. The Kingdom of Hawaii did not become an official territory of the United States until 1898, but in 1883, King Kalakaua I commissioned the U.S. mint to strike a series of silver coins. Designed by William Barber, the obverse displays a portrait of the king facing left; the reverse shows the kingdom's Arms. This series has multiple levels of appeal, including advanced U.S. type collectors, Territorial collectors, and since Hawaii was technically a separate kingdom, world coin collectors. Only 26 were struck. PCGS 1, NGC 0, CAC 1. The only comparable example to ever sell in auction was the glorious NGC PR66* UCAM that was part of an original proof set sold in Stack's November 2008 auction that sold for $43,125 (listed as a record price by PCGS CoinFacts). The presently offered coin IS NOT that coin! There is NO value listed in the PCGS Price Guide. Prepare to bid liberally to win this amazing superb proof Hawaiian quarter. This coin has no peers! Cert. Number 34205115 PCGS # 810989