1847 Hawaii Cent. Medcalf-Russell 2CC-2. Crosslet 4, 15 Berries. MS-64 RB (PCGS).Satin to softly frosted surfaces are hard, tight and free of all but a few wispy handling marks. Scattered carbon flecks are also noted, commensurate with the assigned grade, although iridescent toning is minimal and largely confined to the obverse. Definitely a premium quality RB example, the reverse retains nearly complete rose-red color, the obverse much of the same. The copper coinage of 1847 was the first for the Hawaiian Islands and several minor varieties -- date styles and berry counts -- are known. All are fairly elusive, especially in Choice Mint State as offered here.
