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¼ Dollar - Kalākaua I
1883 year| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 6.3 g | 24.3 mm |
| Issuer | Hawaii (United States) |
|---|---|
| King | Kalākaua (1874-1891) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1883 |
| Value | ¼ Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1847-1898) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 6.3 g |
| Diameter | 24.3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1904 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#6577 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Crowned Arms (Main features: The quartered shield has in the 1st and 4th quarters; the red, white and blue stripes representing the eight inhabited Hawaiian islands. The 2nd and 3rd quarters have two emblems of taboo. The inner escutcheon has crossed spears and the shield in surmounted by the Crown of Hawaii.)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UA MAU KE EA O KA AINA I KA PONO.
¼ D
HAPAHA
Translation: The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness, Fourth
Engraver: Charles Edward Barber
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Of the 500,000 Minted coins across all varieties; 257,400 where redeemed an exchanged by US standard coinage and then melted. This leaves less than 242,600 in existence at that point.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1883 Hawaiian quarter dollar coin is that it features a portrait of King Kalākaua I, who was the second king of the Kingdom of Hawaii and ruled from 1874 to 1891. The coin was minted during his reign and bears his image on the obverse side, while the reverse side features the coat of arms of Hawaii. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted during its production run.
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 ¼ Dollar - Kalākaua I 1883 coin.
