LOT #8235 |
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Sold on Jul 30, 1994 for:
$143.00
Bid Source: Live: Floor bidder
Description
Pair of Silver Hawaiian Statehood Medals, 1960. The first is Medcalf #2MS-2A, silver medal with the NII HAU spelling error on the obverse. The second is the silver medal, Medcalf #2MS-2, with the correct spelling--NIIHAU. Both medals are in mint state condition, the error medal is somewhat satiny on the obverse, the regular issue is a matte finish.
The state of Hawaii is composed of seven main islands, Niihau being the second smallest, and the most unknown of the chain. It is privately owned and one may only visit it with proper permission of the owners. An interesting little anecdote is during the invasion of Pearl Harbor, a Japanese pilot crash landed his Zero on Niihau. While trying to escape, he encountered a local Hawaiian citizen, panicked, and shot him five times. The Hawaiian became enraged and proceeded to issue him a sound beating.
Auction Info
1994 ANA Sale #122 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
July, 1994
27th-30th
Wednesday-Saturday
Bids + Registered Phone Bidders: 3
Lot Tracking Activity: N/A
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