1882 Haiku Plantation One Rial Token, Reeded Edge, MS64 Brown NGC. Medcalf TE-15.

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1576869-006
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Description / 1882 Haiku Plantation One Rial Token, Reeded Edge, MS64 Brown NGC. Medcalf TE-15.

Offered here is an exceptional 1882 Haiku Plantation One Rial Token, a scarce and historically important Hawaiian plantation issue certified MS64 Brown by NGC (Cert #1576869-006). Referenced as Medcalf TE-15, this reeded-edge token stands out as a high-grade survivor from the Kingdom of Hawaiʻi era, when plantation scrip and tokens played a practical role in local commerce and labor systems.

Struck in rich brown tones with strong, even surfaces, this piece displays the attractive original color collectors seek in 19th-century token coinage. The MS64 level indicates a premium example with crisp design definition and excellent overall eye appeal for the type, making it a standout addition to a specialized Hawaii, plantation token, or world exonumia collection.

Why collectors pursue the Haiku Plantation One Rial Token

  • Authentic 1882 Haiku Plantation issue with clear attribution to Medcalf TE-15
  • Reeded edge variety, a desirable diagnostic for specialists
  • High certified grade: MS64 Brown, offering sharp detail and strong visual presence
  • Important Hawaiian numismatic history tied to Maui’s plantation economy and 19th-century trade practices
  • A compelling crossover collectible for both dedicated token specialists and broader world-coin collectors

A meaningful numismatic artifact of Hawaiʻi’s economic and cultural past, this 1882 Haiku Plantation One Rial Token offers rarity, grade, and historical character in one impressive piece.

More Information

Grading Service NGC
Grade MS64
Year of Issue 1882
Denomination Type N/A
Mint Location NONE
Designation NONE
Circu/UnCircu Not Specified
Grade Add On NONE
Strike Type N/A
Holder Type N/A