Kingdom of Hawaii. Kaʻiulani. Princess and heir apparent, 1891-1893/1899. Proof AR Medal (38mm, 24.29 g, 12h). On her 18th birthday. By John H. Pinches, for Reginald Huth. Dated 16 October 1893 (18 95 in pellets). PCGS PR 63 Cameo.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 950.
Closing Date: Sep 18 2024 11:00 ET

The Gerald F. Borrmann Collection of Hawaiian Numismatics, Silver

Estimate: $ 20 000

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Kingdom of Hawaii. Kaʻiulani. Princess and heir apparent, 1891-1893/1899. Proof AR Medal (38mm, 24.29 g, 12h). On her 18th birthday. By John H. Pinches, for Reginald Huth. Dated 16 October 1893 (18 95 in pellets). CAIVLANIA LILIVOCALANIAE REGINAE SORORIS FILIA, diademed head right; dolphin below / SPES PVBLICA • OCT. XVI. MDCCCXCIII •, globe with view of the Hawaiian Islands; HONOLOLU marked; 18 95 in pellets. Medcalf & Russell 2MH-3; KM (X) M3. Light golden toning over mirror-like surfaces. In PCGS encapsulation 9695749, graded PR 63 Cameo. Extremely rare – only 20 struck.

From the Gerald F. Borrmann (Northern California Gentleman) Collection.

Kaʻiulani, born in 1875, was the heir apparent to the Hawaiian throne until the overthrow of the monarchy in 1893. Educated in Britain, the young princess was still abroad completing her studies when Liliʻuokalani abdicated. She went on a tour across the United States, speaking in support of her native land, but failing to drum up sufficient opposition to prevent annexation. When the transfer ceremony was held, she wrote to the former queen: “I am sure you would be disgusted if you could see the way the town is decorated for the American troops. Honolulu is making a fool of itself and I only hope we won’t be ridiculed."

Kaʻiulani died of a sudden illness on 6 March 1899. Her funeral was well attended by both native Hawaiians and other residents of Honolulu.

The final winners of all CNG Feature Auction 127 lots will be determined during the live online sale that will be held on 17-18 September 2024. This lot is in Session Three, which will begin 18 September at 9 AM ET.

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