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An 1881 Hawaiian 5cent coin. Help Please?

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john1-migration

john1-migration

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I wondering if someone out there could help me with my Hawaiian coin? It is a 5cent coin dating 1881. It says 'KALAKAUA KING OF THE SANDWICH ISLANDS' on the front side and a Hawaiian phrase on the back.Its color is silverish gold and I thick it looks very good in condition. I was told that it was a rare coin, but I hadnt found much information on it and I was wondering how much $ it was worth. Can anybody shed a little light on the subject for me? Thankyou, John Seitz thumbsup2.gif

truthteller

truthteller

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The original Hawaiin five cent coin is a pattern and is very scarce with a mintage of 200.They were struck in nickel-silver and must have the word "Maillechort" stamped on the edge. Krause catalog states many counterfeits were struck in Canada on thin and thick nickel and aluminum planchets. The true originals will have a small "cross" at the top of the crown on the reverse, while the counterfeits will have a small ball. A true specimen in very high grade of uncirculated will be valued at an excess of $10K.

 

 

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supertooth

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John----be nice if we could see a picture? But if you have an original piece [silver], it would be quite rare. There were also Canadian coppies made in nickel and aluminum and copper. Not sure of a value in either case. But, if coin was mine, I think I would send it to be certified---either NGC if coin has not been cleaned or to ANACS if you think that the coin has been cleaned. Best I can do without a picture. Others may know more than I do on this one. Bob [supertooth]

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CHRISS

CHRISS

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If you ever have doubts as to whether a coin will grade with NGC or if it has damage to the surfaces that would cause it to No Grade, you can always send it in for NCS grading. Under NCS grading, if the coin will grade with NGC, we will transfer it for certification there and if it does have a surface problem causing it to No Grade with NGC, it will be encapsulated in either an NCS Details Grade holder or Genuine holder.

 

Chris, NCS

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