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1 Dollar - Kalākaua I
1883 year| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 26.73 g | 38.1 mm |
| Issuer | Hawaii (United States) |
|---|---|
| King | Kalākaua (1874-1891) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1883 |
| Value | 1 Dollar |
| Currency | Dollar (1847-1898) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 26.73 g |
| Diameter | 38.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1 January 1904 |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#16183 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 53% |
Reverse
Crowned Hawaiian Coat of Arms separating denomination
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UA MAU KE EA O KA AINA I KA PONO.
1 D
AKAHI DALA
Translation: The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness, One dollar
Engraver: Charles Edward Barber
Comment
Of the 500,000 Minted coins across all varieties, 453,652 were redeemed and exchanged by standard US coinage and then melted, leaving no more than 46,538 in existence now.0.7734 oz ASW
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about the 1883 Hawaiian silver dollar coin is that it was designed by Charles E. Barber, who was also the designer of the famous Morgan dollar. The obverse of the coin features a portrait of King Kalākaua I, while the reverse features the coat of arms of Hawaii, including a hula dancer, a pineapple, and a palm tree. The coin was minted in San Francisco and was used as legal tender in Hawaii until 1900, when the Hawaiian monarchy was overthrown and the United States annexed the islands. Today, the coin is a highly sought-after collector's item and is considered a piece of Hawaiian history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1883 | 26 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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