1 Dollar - Kalākaua I

Features

Issuer Hawaii (United States)
King Kalākaua (1874-1891)
Type Standard circulation coin
Year 1883
Value 1 Dollar
Currency Dollar (1847-1898)
Composition Silver (.900) (Copper .100)
Weight 26.73 g
Diameter 38.1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized 1 January 1904
Number
N#
16183
References KM# 7
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.

Obverse

Bust of King Kalākaua I facing right, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
KALAKAUA I KING OF HAWAII
• 1883 •

Engraver: Charles Barber

Reverse

Crowned Hawaiian Coat of Arms separating denomination

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UA MAU KE EA O KA AINA I KA PONO.
1 D
AKAHI DALA

Translation: The life of the land is perpetuated in righteousness, One dollar

Engraver: Charles Barber

Mint

United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date)

Comments

Of the 500,000 Minted coins across all varieties, 453,652 were redeemed and exchanged by standard US coinage and then melted, leaving no more than 46,538 in existence now.

0.7734 oz ASW

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1883  Photo 499 974 $ 220 $ 520 $ 560 $ 1400 95% 46,538 remain
1883  26 8% Proof

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232126
Lot 61535
Internet Archive
30 Jun 2021 1883 – 46,538 remain UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Obverse Scratched, Cleaned))
USD 630.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua I
Heritage Auctions
2021 January 21 - 22 NYINC World & Ancient Coins Platinum & Signature Auction - Dallas 3089
Lot 32976
Internet Archive
21 Jan 2021 1883 – 46,538 remain UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 1500.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232046
Lot 62429
Internet Archive
11 Nov 2020 1883 – 46,538 remain UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 750.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua I
Heritage Auctions
2020 August 5 - 7 World Coins & Ancient Coins Platinum Night Auction - Dallas 3085
Lot 31707
Internet Archive
5 Aug 2020 1883 – 46,538 remain UNC
(NGC UNC Details (Cleaned))
USD 1260.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua I
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081
Lot 30916
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2020 1883 – 46,538 remain UNC
(PCGS MS61)
USD 5400.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua I
Heritage Auctions
2020 January 12 - 13 World Coins Signature Auction - New York 3081
Lot 30915
Internet Archive
13 Jan 2020 1883 – 46,538 remain UNC
(NGC MS63)
USD 6600.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232245
Lot 62507
Internet Archive
3 Nov 2022 1883 – 46,538 remain AU
(NGC AU Details (Repaired))
USD 456.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232245
Lot 62508
Internet Archive
3 Nov 2022 1883 – 46,538 remain AU
(NGC AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232241
Lot 62492
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2022 1883 – 46,538 remain AU
(NGC AU Details (Reverse Graffiti))
USD 660.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua IPicture 1 of a sold 1 Dollar - Kalākaua I
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232215
Lot 62550
Internet Archive
7 Apr 2022 1883 – 46,538 remain AU
(PCGS AU Details (Cleaned))
USD 480.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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