1928 Proof Hawaiian, Matte Half Dollar
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- Price realized
- $102,000
- Sold
- Grade
- PR66
- Auction house
- Heritage Auctions
Description
The 1928 Proof Hawaiian, Matte Half Dollar is a proof commemorative half dollar. The Philadelphia Mint struck 50 sandblast proof Hawaii half dollars dated 1928. Issued in 1928 to mark the 150th anniversary of Captain James Cook's arrival in the Hawaiian Islands in 1778. The obverse features a bust of Captain James Cook facing left, who first made contact with the Hawaiian Islands in 1778, while the reverse displays a Hawaiian chieftain standing with an outstretched arm, with Diamond Head and Waikiki Beach in the background. Designed by Juliette May Fraser & Chester Beach. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, weighing 12.5 grams, 30.6 mm in diameter, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #9310. The 10,008 coins struck include 50 sandblast proofs.
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