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TheHawaiianaNumismatist

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  1. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    My new custom set listing ...
    http://preview.outside-affiliatelinksnotallowed.com/cqwkfsu
    A few medals belonging in this custom set are on their way back home to me from NGC grading/encapsulation, hence the extensive write-up in the set's description.
    The purpose of this set is to be a numismatic reference for the "Remember Pearl Harbor" medals (since the medal is basically unknown, information is not readily available, and the medal lays claim in being the first US numismatic item to depict the attack on Pearl Harbor).
    NGC certified medals to be added as they are received back from NGC.
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  2. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    For all posterity ...
    I had a phone conversation with one of the museum curators at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, Maryland. They finally received the coins, authentication paperwork and gifting letter.
    As he puts it, your name and gifts will be in the museum collection and shared "for all posterity". I never thought about it that way. He indicated there is a plan for the coins to be displayed in the near future as part of the rush of visitors attending the War of 1812/Star-Spangled celebrations in Maryland.
    Here are the gold coins...
    http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetGallery.aspx?s=9738
  3. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    For all posterity ...
    I had a phone conversation with one of the museum curators at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore, Maryland. They finally received the coins, authentication paperwork and gifting letter.
    As he puts it, your name and gifts will be in the museum collection and shared "for all posterity". I never thought about it that way. He indicated there is a plan for the coins to be displayed in the near future as part of the rush of visitors attending the War of 1812/Star-Spangled celebrations in Maryland.
    Here are the gold coins...
    http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetGallery.aspx?s=9738
  4. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    My NCS conservation results ...
    Fee to conserve my 1959 Hawaii Statehood medal was $21. Shipping back to me was an additional $19.70. NGC grading fee was set at $42 which included an oversize holder fee.
    As for the results, my medal (serial number 26) graded MS 66 and is now residue free!
    I am well pleased with the service provided by both NCS and NGC.

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  5. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    Accurate mintage provided to Honeycutt H-525 & Basso B-898...
    See image. DDE-12 (medal in image) information taken from my book: The Dwight D. Eisenhower Appreciation Medals, ISBN 1495348229.
    The Philippines numismatic reference books cataloged the Eisenhower visit medal, but does not provide additional information.
    DDE-12 was struck by the US Mint in Philadelphia. Obverse and reverse designs by Frank Gasparro. Medal was used during President Eisenhower's trip to Taiwan, Philippines, and State of Alaska. Base on my research notes, roughly 225 medals were distributed in the Philippines.
    This is a very interesting US Mint medal series now that it has been uncovered after being hidden for over 5 decades. Standard US silver dollar planchets were used for the medal. Google "NGC Registry Eisenhower POTUS Appreciation Medals" to see more extractions from my book.
    Dr. Honeycutt was provided with my DDE-12 information and he indicated it will be included on his next book update.
    Medal in the image is in my personal collection.

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  6. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    US Mint series uncovered after over 5 decades of being hidden...
    I've been receiving many emails relating to family numismatic heirlooms as it relates to President Eisenhower appreciation medals. This is the most recent.
     
     
     
    See the image for her question and my visual answer.

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  7. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    When I saw the Hawaii Uniface SCD HK-537 being offered for sale I jumped at the chance to own it. I've look hard and far to have one in my collection.
    This well known dealer convinced my to purchase the Alaska Uniface SCD HK-536 in order to keep them as a pair. It was good that I listened to him.
    These two medals are currently the only pair graded by NGC (or any other TPG company).

  8. TheHawaiianaNumismatist

    Aloha

    By TheHawaiianaNumismatist,

    An Hawaiian idea for my new custom set ....
    As most of you are aware, I have a keen interest in coins, medals and tokens from Hawaii.
    Stage 1 of my Hawaii Statehood Medal collection is complete. The next stage is to collect each of the 17 remaining variations. The gold variations will be extremely tough to locate and obtain.
    In the meantime, I have set up an intermediate goal for a Territory of Hawaii Souvenir Set. The time period is set (Territory of Hawaii). The specific items to collect was not set.
    My challenge was finding a listing from the time period and have done so. I have no objections to the current listings compiled in Medcalf and Russell (Hawaiian Money Standard Catalog), but they categorized items by similarity (i.e. cafeteria tokens, saloon tokens, etc...) I wanted a time period collection.
    Upon reviewing the literary material in my library, I came across page 40 in the book Hawaiian Coins, Tokens and Paper Money (by Maurice M. Gould and Kenneth Bressett, published in 1961). This is now my short term collecting goal which only requires 5 pieces.
    The image is page 40 from the book .... Hawaiian Coins, Tokens and Paper Money by Maurice M. Gould and Kenneth Bressett. Item 116 and 119 are so called dollars and information can be obtained from Hibler and Kappen book. The other 3 items are a challenge to investigate (their manufacturer, mintage (re-verify), variations, etc...). This challenge has begun!

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  9. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    Perhaps a  new numismatic collecting category is required? Blunder collecting...
    As it can be explained, a few intact specimens slipped by the manufacturer who eagerly holed-out the "49" as to remove the obvious timing blunder as Alaska became the  49th state. This is not an error. It's an unfortunate timing of the Alaska statehood event when this SCD was struck.
    Actually, SCD HK-722A can be claimed as a specimen from the Territory of Hawaii period (and while the US had only 48 states).
    Why does the NGC census reflect a population of 4 for So Called Dollar (SCD) HK-722A?
    NGC does not grade holed specimens, but rather pushes them into the NGC DETAILS realm. Hence the low population of intact HK-722A in the NGC census.
    I enjoy seeing newbie collector faces when I tell them this specimen is from the alternate reality of the United States of which Hawaii was the 49th state and Alaska was never a state...
     
     


  10. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    The final medal for my Hawaii Statehood Medal Type collection arrived from NGC today ...
    Size does matter (for my large Hawaii Statehood medal).
    Picture is a comparison between the normal and oversize NGC coin holders. Now I need to figure out a method to display and house these different sized holders.
    I really like the semi-circle notch (directly above the medal). One can view the serial number on the medal's edge).
    http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetView.aspx?s=9345 set one completed. Off to the next collection set challenge....

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  11. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    Handed out by President Eisenhower himself!
    I started research about the Eisenhower appreciation medals and would like to share current findings from correspondences between the White House, US Treasury Department, and the US Mint in Philadelphia.
    Printed numismatic documentation of this medal and medal series is sparse.
    I would appreciate any information/images that can be shared with me in completing my research.
    The significance of this medal are:
    1. It was ordered by the White House and executed by the US Treasury department.
    2. It was struck at the US Mint in Philadelphia.
    3. Frank Gasparro provided drawings of the design.
    4. First US Mint product to bear the State of Hawaii as a design element.
    5. This is 1 of 14 silver dollar size medal ordered by the White House in 1960.
    The NGC coin in the picture is in my personal collection.
    I call it "The Hawaiian Ike". Also "One of the Original Ikes".
    Research is for either a booklet, pamphlet, or article for publication.
    I started a catalog listing of this particular medal series. Below is the "Hawaiian Ike":
    DDE-T3-06 1960 US Silver Dollar Size
    Obverse: Two flaming torches with 13 star border with text "WITH APPRECIATION FROM" and Dwight D. Eisenhower (facsimile signature)
    Reverse: Text centered "HAWAII JUNE 1960" with border that represents compass points. Medium sized star on each side of JUNE.

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  12. TheHawaiianaNumismatist

    Boom

    By TheHawaiianaNumismatist,

    The Resolution
    The intent of my rant was to bring to light issues that should not be repeated to anyone in the NGC customer base. Notice the term I used was NGC customer base as it affects all of you...
    I advocated the following during my phone conversation with NGC and these items are to be followed up on. Again, this is what I advocated from my talking points on my writing pad...
     
    1. To prevent misidentified ineligibility: Create a NCS/NGC policy for collaborating on eligibility/ineligibility determination. Policy should be documented and posted online.
    2. Handling of misidentified ineligibility (item was returned to submitter): Create shipping policy (state who pays); Create turnaround policy (state how long and if expedite service will /will not occur), and Create re-submittal policy (state the process and the steps to be taken). Policies should be documented, posted online, and referenced in customer service inquiry section.
    3. To prevent incorrect labeling: Create an expedite resolution policy (for customer service) for a submitter found error on the Collector Order Tracking webpage. Policy should be documented and posted online. Collectors should be made aware to re-examine online invoice and review for correctness.
    4. Handling of incorrect labeling (item was returned to submitter): Create shipping policy (state who pays); Create a turnaround policy (state how long and if expedite service/will not occur), and Create a re-submittal policy (state the process and the steps to be taken). Policies should be documented, posted online, and referenced in customer service inquiry section.

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  13. TheHawaiianaNumismatist

    Boom

    By TheHawaiianaNumismatist,

    The Resolution
    The intent of my rant was to bring to light issues that should not be repeated to anyone in the NGC customer base. Notice the term I used was NGC customer base as it affects all of you...
    I advocated the following during my phone conversation with NGC and these items are to be followed up on. Again, this is what I advocated from my talking points written on my writing pad...
     
    1. To prevent misidentified ineligibility: Create a NCS/NGC policy for collaborating on eligibility/ineligibility determination. Policy should be documented and posted online.
    2. Handling of misidentified ineligibility (item was returned to submitter): Create shipping policy (state who pays); Create turnaround policy (state how long and if expedite service will /will not occur), and Create re-submittal policy (state the process and the steps to be taken). Policies should be documented, posted online, and referenced in customer service inquiry section.
    3. To prevent incorrect labeling: Create an expedite resolution policy (for customer service) for a submitter found error on the Collector Order Tracking webpage. Policy should be documented and posted online. Collectors should be made aware to re-examine online invoice and review for correctness.
    4. Handling of incorrect labeling (item was returned to submitter): Create shipping policy (state who pays); Create a turnaround policy (state how long and if expedite service/will not occur), and Create a re-submittal policy (state the process and the steps to be taken). Policies should be documented, posted online, and referenced in customer service inquiry section.
    My rant has stopped ...

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  14. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    A story of finding a coin's pedigree by accident...
    After purchasing a highly prized "Mid-Pacific Aloha Carnival Dollar" that depicts the great Hawaiian Olympian "Duke Kahanamoku" (So called dollar HK-721/Medcalf & Russell 2M-329) for my "Territory of Hawaii Souvenir" collection, I did an online search for similar coin in circulated condition.
    The coin is not dated, but the Mid-Pacific Carnival was held in 1914 in Honolulu, Territory of Hawaii. A rare "Dukie" in uncirculated condition in this link http://so-calleddollars.com/Events/Hawaii.html
    After viewing an icollector hit, I started to compare coins. I noticed an erie resemblance as I looked at each unique feature between the two.
    Obverse: A darken A in Pacific. Bumps along rim from D to P of Mid-Pacific.
    Reverse: Nick below II of Hawaiian. Nick in the center of the I in Islands.
    Patina matches in both observe and reverse. My photo is slightly darker as it was taken with my Android phone in my home office.
    To my surprise every visual feature was an exact match!
    In conclusion, my "Dukie" is lot #41 from Heritage 2007 Long Beach California auction.
    Left image taken by me. Right image taken online.
    Only 5 "Dukies" have been graded by NGC http://www.ngccoin.com/NGCCoinExplorer/CoinDetail.aspx?CoinID=851117
    Mine will be the 6th...

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  15. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    Always a first time to enter ... deadline for entry is July 6th
    http://www.worldsfairofmoney.com/collector-exhibits
    I'm pondering the idea of creating an entry for the collector exhibit at the upcoming 2012 ANA Convention. Anyone with lessons learned or tips?
    I previously participated in stamps exhibits and have been somewhat successful....
    It will be interesting to see the exhibit entries at the upcoming Philadelphia ANA convention in August

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  16. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    So called dollar guy appointed as American Numismatic Association Executive Director ....
    http://www.money.org/communications/press-releases/archives/2012-press-releases/jeff-shevlin-named-new-ana-executive-director
    Received an email from Jeff over the weekend indicating that he will no longer be actively selling so called dollars while he holds the position....
    Ugh...I need a new source for my Hawaii so-called dollar want list....
  17. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    NGC census reflects a total population of 2 for the entire coin series...
    I've been looking hard and long to acquire this coin...
    I purchased a raw Undated Hawaii HK-722A so called dollar.
    She looks a bit scruffy, but hopefully NCS can work their eye appeal miracle for me.
    Hibler & Kappenan assigned a R-6 Fuld rarity scale to this coin. Between 21 - 75 specimens are possibly known to be extant.
    My Undated Hawaii So Called Dollar Type set is now complete. I'm planning to ship this coin and my HK-723 to NGC via NCS.
    My last journal entry pointed out the conflicting Medcalf & Russell designation and Hibler & Kappenan designation. I was astute enough to ignore the Medcalf & Russell listed price/designation (reason for the low number of bidders and resulting low winning bid). This coin was only listed with its Medcalf & Russell designation (and identified as a medal). As a result, this coin was unseen by the larger crowd of so called dollar collectors.
    This so called dollar is unique in that the obverse text names Hawaii as the 49th state (the coin designer really had a bad sense of timing, was politically inept or was simply guessing).
    The Undated Hawaii so called dollars types can be seen at
    http://www.so-calleddollars.com/Events/Hawaii.html
    Fuld rating can be seen in a sample copy of HK's book on google (bottom of page 137 and page 8 for the Fuld rating breakdown)
    http://preview.outside-affiliatelinksnotallowed.com/ab4e9dm
    NGC listind of HK-722A
    http://www.ngccoin.com/NGCCoinExplorer/CoinDetail.aspx?CoinID=852076

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  18. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    Packed up my next 5 item submittal. Bumps up my total to 16 items in the queue at NCS/NGC.
    I was filling out my NCS submittal form and reviewing both the Medcalf & Russell and Hibler & Kappen reference books to correctly describe/identify each coin entered on the form.
    Upon reading the HK-723 description I became curious. The words "...except obvious die variety." was an invitation to compare my HK-722 against my HK-723.
    I looked at each medal individually with my loupe. I then did a spot comparisons between each looking for differences. Then they popped out at me.
    Thank you Hibler & Kappen for the conservative nondescript description. Picture comparison is below.
    I also rechecked the NGC census and the current population for the HK-722A and HK-722B. The difference is the bright bronze vs antiqued bronze finish of the medal.
    HK-722A population is 1. HK-722B is not even listed (I take it to mean 0 population). Also, HK-722 (in nickel-silver) has a population of 1.
    I listed the medal as a HK-722B on the form. Hopefully, NGC will be on my side on the antiqued bronze finish.

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  19. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    Numismatic research sharing time....
    My book launch was a few days ago. Image is of the eight Eisenhower Class 2 award medals (I established 5 Classes in my book). By far the Class 2 medals are my favorite as they are the same size, composition, and weight as a U.S. Morgan silver dollar. These medals were struck by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia.
    NGC previously graded and encapsulated my DDE-C2-07 (1960 Eisenhower State of Hawai'i Visit Award Medal).
    Let me remind you that these are not commemorative medals (struck after President Eisenhower left office). These are actual medals awarded by a sitting President of the United States during his tenure in office. The end of second term event ensured (mention later) ensured that all unused medals were destroyed after President Eisenhower left office.
    The medal's reverse design indicates where President Eisenhower awarded his medal, with a few exceptions.
    South America includes: Brazil, Argentina, Chile, and Uruguay. I actually repatriated one medal from a Uruguay collector this year.
    June 1960 includes: State of Alaska, Philippines, and Formosa (Taiwan).
    Summit Paris is actually a conference event that collapsed.
    Newport is for Newport, Rhode Island. This is President Eisenhower's Summer White House location.
    Technically, President Eisenhower cancelled his trip to Japan due to the "Hagerty Incident". White House Press Secretary James Hagerty had to be rescued by a U.S. Marine helicopter after his motorcade was mobbed by anti-American protesters (opposed the amended Treaty of Mutual Cooperation and Security between the United States and Japan). Only 500 medals were struck with 90 that survived the Eisenhower end of 2nd term medal destruction event.
    Historically, these medals are intriguing. More importantly, my completed research documented general numismatic information for the first time for the entire 22 presidential award medal series.
    The Eisenhower Class 2 award medals are my favorite from the 5 Classes.

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  20. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    What precedes a "First Releases" and "Early Releases"?
    "Release Ceremony"!
    It took some effort to get this designation on this gold 2012 W $5 Star Spangled Banner Commemorative in PF 70 UC.
    Its permanent new home is in the museum collection at Fort McHenry National Monument and Historic Shrine in Baltimore Maryland.
    This is a 3rd Journal Entry relating to my efforts of these gifted coins. Other two entries:
    My Pending Set Donation dated 3/27/12
    I Was There! dated 3/7/12
    Plan to make another journal entry when my time permits...

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  21. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    Kona 'Kono' Kalakaua (Grace Park) is beautiful .. so is this Kalakaua
    Just having fun...
    My King Kalakaua fifty cent piece (or hapalua) with PhotoProof picture.

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  22. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    She is an incredibly beautiful and captivating Hawaiian ...
    She...as in my coin...
    Sharply struck with hints of light aqua and a sprinkling of gentle rose hues makes this a pulchritudinous example of the 1883 Kingdom of Hawaii quarter dollar.

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  24. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    Delineating Hawaiian numismatics between World and US listings
    NGC classifies coins, tokens and medals in the Medcalf & Russell reference (Hawaiian Money Standard Catalog) as "World Coins".
    However, in checking the online NGC World Coin Census there are no United States selection or Hawaii selection. I would have expected the Hawaii coins, tokens and medals to be listed here as they are classified as "World Coins"
    In addition, if you check the online NGC US Coin Census, NGC only lists the Kingdom of Hawaii coinage. Very strange listing since the Kingdom of Hawaii was never part of the US.
    Hawaii lesson:
    Hawaii was its own country as Kingdom of Hawaii, Provisional Government of Hawaii and Republic of Hawaii. It became part of the US as Territory of Hawaii and later State of Hawaii.
    Stopping the confusion ...
    Coins, medals, tokens prior to June 15, 1898 should be listed under "World Coins" (Hawaii was not part of the US until June 15, 1898).
    Coins, medals, tokens dated June 15,1898 and later should be listed under "US Coins".
    This sets a solid boundary in what is "World Coin" vs "US Coin" as it relates to Hawaiian numismatics.
    I took the following panoramic picture of Manana Island (aka Rabbit Island) on December 3, 2012 while vacationing on Oahu.

  25. TheHawaiianaNumismatist
    Did you know that several medals were struck in 1959/1960 to commemorate Hawaii's admission as the 50th state to the Union?
    As part of Hawaii's admission as the 50th state to the United States of America, several medals were stuck in celebration during the years 1959 (statehood) and 1960 (50th star added to US flag). Many of these medals have low mintage numbers. There are 5 medal design types that expands to 22 variants.
    Each of these Hawaii statehood medals are also collected in other numismatic specialties such as: so called dollars, so called half-dollars, Alaska Statehood, and statehood medals.
    These other specialties areas increases the demand and drives the prices higher due to their minuscule mintage numbers.
    http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinCustomSetView.aspx?s=9345
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