Kingdom of Hawaii. Kaʻiulani. Princess and heir apparent, 1891-1893/1899. Proof AR Medal (38mm, 24.89 g, 12h). On her 18th birthday. By John H. Pinches, for Reginald Huth. Dated 16 October 1893 (18 95 in pellets). PCGS PR 62.

CNG Feature Auction 127
Lot: 951.
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, 24.89 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; four dolphins around / SPES PVBLICA • OCT. XVI. MDCCCXCIII •, globe with view of the Hawaiian Islands; HONOLOLU marked; 18 95 in pellets. Medcalf & Russell 2MH-5; KM (X) M4. Light golden toning over mirror-like surfaces. In PCGS encapsulation 49695748, graded PR 62. Extremely rare – only 30 struck.

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

The obverse of this and the previous medal are derived from the famous Syracusan dekadrachms of the 4th century BC (see lots 41–44, above), depicting the sea nymph Arethousa. The choice of this model is particularly appropriate for Kaʻiulani, who was an avid swimmer and surfer. She claimed, “I'm sure I was a seal in another world because I am so fond of the water.”

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.

Winning bids are subject to a 22.5% buyer's fee for bids placed on this website and 25% for all others.

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