1883 10C Hawaii PR(PCGS#10981)

The September 2011 Philadelphia Americana Sale

Auctioneer

Stack's Bowers

Lot Number

5793

Grade

PR64

Price

13,800

Lot Description

1883 Hawaii Ten Cents. Medcalf-Russell 2CS-1. Proof-64 (PCGS). An incredibly rare coin in <em>any </em>Proof grade with perhaps 20 or so struck at the time of issue. This is one of the finer examples to survive, and is highly desirable as such. Toned over the obverse with rich blue-gray which comes alive when studied under a light, similar on the reverse with the color more orange-gold to crimson, with blue at the rims, again quite vibrant when studied. The mirror fields are well preserved as well as the frosty devices, which all show minimal signs of handling. For identification there is a tiny planchet flake on the bridge of the King's nose near his eye, but well hidden by the contours of the design. A splendid example of this prohibitively rare coin that is seldom offered or seen in proof, and certain to delight any specialist.