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½ Dollar - Kalākaua I
1883 year| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 12.5 g | 30.5 mm |
| Issuer | Hawaii (United States) |
|---|---|
| King | Kalākaua (1874-1891) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1883 |
| Value | ½ Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1847-1898) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1904 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#16186 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 45% |
Reverse
Crowned four-sectioned shield separating value and surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UA MAU KE EA O KA AINA I KA PONO.
½ D
HAPALUA
Translation: The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness, Half
Engraver: Charles Edward Barber
Comment
Of the 700,000 Minted coins across all varieties; 612,245 where redeemed an exchanged by US standard coinage and then melted. This leaves less than 87,700 in existence at that point.Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of King Kalākaua I of Hawaii, who was the second longest-reigning monarch in Hawaiian history, ruling from 1874 to 1891.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | 26 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Dollar - Kalākaua I 1883 coin.
