1895 Proof Hawaiian Twenty Dollar Pattern - MH-4, FR-7

Coin Details

Description

The 1895 Proof Hawaiian Twenty Dollar Pattern, cataloged as Medcalf-Hamlin MH-4 and Fern-Rutter FR-7, is the most ambitious denomination in Hawaiian pattern numismatics. A twenty-dollar gold-equivalent pattern represents the ultimate expression of Hawaiian monetary sovereignty, matching the highest regular denomination in the U.S. coinage system (the Double Eagle) with a Hawaiian counterpart. This pattern was produced during the Republic of Hawaii period, after the 1893 overthrow of the monarchy but before the 1898 annexation by the United States. Whether it represented a serious proposal for Hawaiian gold coinage or a numismatic fantasy, the twenty-dollar denomination carried enormous symbolic weight as a statement of national economic capacity and independence. The dual cataloging under both the Medcalf-Hamlin (MH-4) and Fern-Rutter (FR-7) systems reflects the multiple reference works that have attempted to catalog Hawaiian patterns and medals. NGC catalogs this piece under number 50047. The proof finish and the ambition of the denomination make this one of the most impressive and historically significant pieces in Hawaiian numismatics.

Rarity Notes

Extremely rare. Unique or one of only 2-3 examples known. NGC #50047. A pinnacle Hawaiian numismatic rarity.

Cross References

Medcalf-Hamlin MH-4; Fern-Rutter FR-7; NGC #50047