Kingdom of Hawaii,1886 Medal Kalakaua Birthday

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1886 Medal Kalakaua Birthday. Medcalf 2RM-13.
King Kalakaua of Hawaii celebrated his 50th birthday on November 16, 1886. A rare silver medalet, about the size of a half dime, was distributed for the occasion. The reverse inscription translates to HOLIDAY MONEY FOR USE IN THE SCHOOLS. The medalet was intended for display with a ribbon, and all were issued with a small mounted ring at 12 o'clock. Extremely rare in present
condition. Heritage Auctions has one listed in better condition sold for ,320.00 plus auction fees sold in 2020 and another in lesser condition for ,880.00 plus auction fees sold in 2018. Guaranteed authentic.