USPI - Type, Eye Appeal
Fifty Centavos 1907-21


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Coin Details

  

Set Details
Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PHILIPPINES UNDER U.S. SOVEREIGNTY
Item Description: 50C 1920 USA-PHIL ALLEN-14.09
Grade: PCGS MS 64
Owner: coin928
 
Winning Set: USPI - Type, Eye Appeal
Date Added: 9/6/2013
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Lyman Allen #14.09 (KM #171) - Mintage: 420,000

Although this coin bears no mint mark, it was one of the first 50 Centavo coins struck by the new US Mint in Manila after opening in 1920. No mint mark was used for the first two years of operation and since 50 Centavo coins of this type were only struck in 1920 and 1921, no 50 Centavo coin other than the 1936 commemorative ever bore the "M" mint mark.

The strike is typically weak overall, and is particularly week in the hair detail and the date. The 2 and 0 of the date are rarely found fully struck on these coins and demand a premium when they are. It is however very well preserved and none have received a higher numeric grade from either PCGS or NGC.

Date acquired: 6/2/2013 (already graded by PCGS)

Rev. 6/3/2013

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