Numismatic Detective -- Official Hawaii Statehood Medal Revisited posted by DrDarryl

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Do you own the lowest serial number NIIHAU correction medal?

 

Recently, I acquired another Official Hawaiian Statehood medal in sterling silver (submitted for NGC grading and encapsulation earlier in November 2012). This specimen is serial number 1309.

 

In a previous journal entry I presented original research that concludes that serial number 1266 is currently the known "discovery" medal that corrected the the NII HAU spelling error (space inserted between the letter I and H) to NIIHAU (single word). This newly acquired medal exhibits the same traits as the serial number 1266 medal.

 

My hunt continues for the lowest serial number that corrects the NII HAU spelling error. If you have an Official Hawaii Statehood medal in sterling silver that is lower than serial number 1266 and exhibits the correct spelling of NIIHAU, please contact me. You may hold the new "discovery" specimen for the correction of NIIHAU spelling error, will help in resolving the final population count and help document this new finding in Hawaiian numismatics.

 

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[Mokiechan]

Very cool research DD.

Malcolm

[TD Henson]

Very cool research DD.

Malcolm

 

Agreed and a very cool medal. I'm not usually too interested in medallic art, but I do like this one.

 

Todd

[GSA_Gem_Quest]

Interesting that each medal has its own serial number, similar to currency. I do not see the serial number on the face or reverse of the medal. Is it stamped on the edge?

[DrDarryl]

Thank you for the positive comments. Sorry for the late acknowledgement and reply.

 

Serial number is along the rim edge of the medal. There is a version of the sterling silver medal without serial number. I have never seen or found records of any of these being sold. Medallic Art Co records (from former employee) indicates the first Lt Governor (of Hawaii) received these 154 medals.

 

I recently received the grade from NGC for serial number 1309.

 

The medal obtained a grade of MS66. I have not received my medal back as of 12/26/2012.

 

1959 SILVER HAWAII STATEHOOD MEDALLIC ART CO. N.Y. 63.5mm MS 66