"1883" Hawaiian Fantasy Strike - Dollar, Reverse Hub Impression

Coin Details

Description

This reverse hub impression of the Hawaiian Dollar (akahi dala) presents the coat of arms design at the largest denomination scale. The reverse reads AKAHI DALA (One Dollar) with the value 1D and displays the full Hawaiian coat of arms in its most detailed rendering, taking advantage of the large 38.1mm format to incorporate all heraldic elements with maximum clarity. The dollar reverse hub impression is arguably the most visually impressive of the Hawaiian hub impression series, as the large format allows the full complexity of the royal coat of arms to be appreciated. Every element of the heraldic design, from the crown at the top through the quartered shield to the motto ribbon below, is rendered with the precision of a master die engraver working at the peak of 19th-century Mint technology. Together with the obverse hub impression, this piece completes the documentation of the akahi dala production tooling. The pair represents the most sought-after combination in the Hawaiian hub impression series, given the dollar's status as the premier denomination in Hawaiian numismatics.

Rarity Notes

Very rare. The dollar reverse hub impression is among the most desirable Hawaiian pattern-related pieces. PCGS #511344.

Cross References

PCGS #511344; Medcalf-Russell