Rare,Historical,High Grade U.S. Coin ... always trades in a thin market!
Nic
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Neat coin and issue if you ask me. None are killer attractive nor graded higher than this coin (PR. 64) at PCGS. Most have been dipped/cleaned. This is the only coin still accompanied by the original letter with only two letters known. What do you folks think? This is a coin I'm thinking of selling to buy something else. All opinions welcome.Transcript of letter...
Mr. Edward L. Caum
Dear Sir,
The Cook Sesquicentennial Commission recognizing the valuable service you rendered in making the Sesquicentennial observance a success, hereby in the name of the Territtory of Hawaii presents you with this token, a sandblast proof Hawaiian Half-Dollar, #48, of a total issue of fifty, prepared as a memento of one of the historical occasions of the Hawaiian Islands.
K
Mr. Edward L. Caum
Dear Sir,
The Cook Sesquicentennial Commission recognizing the valuable service you rendered in making the Sesquicentennial observance a success, hereby in the name of the Territtory of Hawaii presents you with this token, a sandblast proof Hawaiian Half-Dollar, #48, of a total issue of fifty, prepared as a memento of one of the historical occasions of the Hawaiian Islands.
K
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Is the item you are considering buying as neat or neater than this one?
Which would you get more enjoyment from?
Answer these questions and you will hopefully have a definitive answer regarding what direction to take, if not the meaning of life, itself
Anyway, all that said, how much is it?
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My 1866 Philly Mint Set
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Camelot
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
if you guess something like a 1943 Lincoln Cent you'd be on fire!!
nice coin, but i would wonder why there are only two of the original 50 letters still believed to exist. just from a human nature aspect, someone who dedicates themselves to an event such as this to the degree that would earn recognition in the form of the coin and the letter strikes me as the type of personality that would keep the letter as a momento. further, do the researchers who make the statement with only two letters known even know where the other 49 coins are??
al h.
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
They are drop dead beautiful!
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<< <i>Hey Keets...long time no chat! I guess it is like original coin/commem holders in general. Few original 5 coin commem issues remain; less every year like original double mint sets. The holders, letters, documentation seem to disappear with time and relatives! This coin and letter trace to the original roster of 50 recipients as published in The Numismatist in 1928. Well researched since made. Only two letters still found.The other coin (unknown location?) was separated from letter....documented. I think its cool. I think original mint sets, commem holders, and counter-stamps are cool as well . K >>
Yea, verily.
It's a shame that so many auction houses and coin sellers used to throw away documentation, holders, and all the paraphernalia that came with such coins. I especially like the Pan Pac holders, but there are some great extras that deserve an extra look before a bid. The extras mean something to me, at least.
Obscurum per obscurius
I also collect original holders for commems. Have several for the Pan Pac, including the original frame, 5 pc box (with outter box), 4 pc box (with outter box), three pc box, and all the envelopes.
I just puchased a brochure for the 1903 La Purchase gold dollar in the last Stack's auction. Really neat.
Sorry...sometimes I ramble....
njcoincrank
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
Granberg was a famous collector of the era -- he incidentally sold many of his coins in a 1915 auction, and several of his star pieces were displayed at the ANS Exhibition of 1914.
Provenance: does it make a coin more historical? Huh, Andy??
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My 1866 Philly Mint Set
My 1866 Philly Mint Set
Crank - B&M offered one in Baltimore in (I believe) December, 2003. The lot contained original sketches by the designer and a Wedgewood plaque depicting Captain Cook. I don't recall if the lot included the letter, but I doubt it.
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John - Sometimes yes, sometimes no. Depends on the provenance and the coin.
Doggedly collecting coins of the Central American Republic.
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