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United States
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5C 1945 S USA-PHIL ALLEN-6.06
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NGC MS 66
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Lyman Allen #6.06 (KM #180a) - Mintage: 72,796,000
This coin is a well struck and well preserved example of this common date. It was obviously struck from well worn dies which is evidenced by the erosion lines emanating from the tops of the letters towards the rim. This is most noticeable on the word "UNITED" on the obverse. In spite of the die erosion, the central devices on both sides of the coin are magnificent. The sea lion shows the intended surface detail that is almost never seen even on the very finest struck coins. The word "OF" on the highest point of the banner below the shield is evident and the three stars at the top of the shield come to a point at their center. The obverse is just as full of high point detail. The hair, ear and toes of the right foot are sharp and clear. Even the fingers of the right hand are well defined. The surface of this coin is nearly flawless with only a minor amount of abrasion on the left shoulder and left ankle on the obverse.
Despite the exceptionally high mintage, MS66 is the highest grade awarded to the 1945S 5 Centavos by either NGC or PCGS. As of this revision, this coin is tied with 11 others graded by NGC and 12 others graded by PCGS with none finer. I was quite surprised and pleased with this outcome. Not bad for $5.99 eBay purchase!
Allen Varieties
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6.06 - Normal Date
6.06a - Re-punched 5
Date acquired: 11/2/2009 (raw coin)
Date graded: 8/7/2013 (self submitted to NGC)
Rev. 8/28/2014
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| ALLEN-9.05 |
United States
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10C 1945 D USA-PHIL ALLEN-9.05
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NGC MS 67
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Lyman Allen #9.05 (KM #181) - Mintage: 137,208,000 minted by the US Mint in Denver
General
The 1945D 10 Centavo piece has the highest mintage of any US/Philippine era coin, and is one of only two issues exceeding a mintage of 100,000,000 (the other being the 1944S One Centavo which was minted in both 1944 and 1945, but only dated 1944). The high mintage of coins in 1944 and 1945 was necessary since virtually all previously issued coinage had disappeared during the Japanese occupation. Because of the high demand, dies were used well beyond their normal life and pieces struck from highly eroded dies are very common.
High mintage figures often imply common coins, but also provide the opportunity for some highly collectable varieties! With 137,208,000 minted by the US Mint in Denver, it's not surprising that there are a number of die varieties. Lyman Allen lists three in addition to the normal date:
This Coin
This example is a spectacular normal die variety with very attractive peripheral toning. It is one of 24 graded MS67 by NGC with only one graded higher at MS68.
Varieties
9.05 - Normal date (This Coin)
9.05a - Repunched mint mark D/D (This Coin) Even within this variety, at least 4 sub-types exist with various orientations of the initial and secondary mint mark punches. Over the years, I have acquired examples of North-South (near), South-North (far), South-North (near), and Northwest-Southeast orientations.
9.05b - Doubled Die Reverse type 1. This variety is easily identified by the dramatic doubling of "UNITED", "STATES", all four digits of the date, and the bottom tip of the shield.
9.05c - Doubled Die Reverse type 2. This doubled die variety is not nearly as dramatic as 9.05b, but can still be identified with minimal magnification. There is a very slight doubling of "45" in the date, doubling of all of the letters in "UNITED", doubling of the letters "STAT" in STATES, and slight doubling of the letters "MER" in AMERICA.
In addition to the three varieties that have been cataloged, there is at least one other significant obverse doubled die variety in which all of the "P"s in the scroll text of "COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES" are very noticeably doubled.
Date acquired: 4/11/2015 (already graded by NGC)
Rev. 7/10/2020
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| ALLEN-9.05a |
United States
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10C 1945 D/D USA-PHIL ALLEN-9.05a
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NGC MS 66
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Lyman Allen #9.05a (KM #181) - D/D repunched mint mark. Mintage 137,208,000
General
The 1945D 10 Centavo piece has the highest mintage of any US/Philippine era coin, and is one of only two issues exceeding a mintage of 100,000,000 (the other being the 1944S One Centavo which was minted in both 1944 and 1945, but only dated 1944). The high mintage of coins in 1944 and 1945 was necessary since virtually all previously issued coinage had disappeared during the Japanese occupation. Because of the high demand, dies were used well beyond their normal life and pieces struck from highly eroded dies are very common.
High mintage figures often imply common coins, but also provide the opportunity for some highly collectable varieties! With 137,208,000 minted by the US Mint in Denver, it's not surprising that there are a number of die varieties. The Allen Catalog lists three in addition to the normal date:
This Coin
This particular 9.05a is a bright white gem with a South-North (far) orientation doubled mint mark. The reverse exhibits a typical weak strike on the sea lion and the word "OF" in the banner, but is otherwise reasonably well struck.
Varieties
9.05 - Normal date
9.05a - Repunched mint mark D/D (This Coin) Even within this variety, at least 4 sub-types exist with various orientations of the initial and secondary mint mark punches. Over the years, I have acquired examples of North-South (near), South-North (far), South-North (near), and Northwest-Southeast orientations.
9.05b - Doubled Die Reverse type 1. This variety is easily identified by the dramatic doubling of "UNITED", "STATES", all four digits of the date, and the bottom tip of the shield.
9.05c - Doubled Die Reverse type 2. This doubled die variety is not nearly as dramatic as 9.05b, but can still be identified with minimal magnification. There is a very slight doubling of "45" in the date, doubling of all of the letters in "UNITED", doubling of the letters "STAT" in STATES, and slight doubling of the letters "MER" in AMERICA.
In addition to the three varieties that have been cataloged, there is at least one other significant reverse doubled die variety in which all of the "P"s in the scroll text of "COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES" are very noticeably doubled.
Date acquired: 8/8/2014 (Already graded by NGC)
References
- Shafer, N. "United States Territorial Coinage for the Philippine Islands." Racine, Wisconsin: Whitman Publishing Company, 1961.
Rev. 11/17/2020
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| ALLEN-9.05b |
United States
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10C 1945 D DDR USA-PHIL ALLEN-9.05b
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NGC MS 63
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Lyman Allen #9.05b (KM #181) - Doubled Die Type #1. Total Mintage: 137,208,000 (variety mintage unknown)
General
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The 1945D 10 Centavo piece has the highest mintage of any US/Philippine era coin, and is one of only two issues exceeding a mintage of 100,000,000 (the other being the 1944S One Centavo which was minted in both 1944 and 1945, but only dated 1944). The high mintage of coins in 1944 and 1945 was necessary since virtually all previously issued coinage had disappeared during the Japanese occupation. Because of the high demand, dies were used well beyond their normal life and pieces struck from highly eroded dies are very common.
High mintage figures often imply common coins, but also provide the opportunity for some highly collectable varieties! With 137,208,000 minted by the US Mint in Denver, it's not surprising that there are a number of die varieties. Lyman Allen lists three in addition to the normal date:
Varieties
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9.05 - Normal date
9.05a - Repunched mint mark D/D (This Coin) Even within this variety, at least 4 sub-types exist with various orientations of the initial and secondary mint mark punches. Over the years, I have acquired examples of North-South (near), South-North (far), South-North (near), and Northwest-Southeast orientations.
9.05b - Doubled Die Obverse type 1. This variety is easily identified by the dramatic doubling of "UNITED", "STATES", all four digits of the date, and the bottom tip of the shield.
9.05c - Doubled Die Obverse type 2. This doubled die variety is not nearly as dramatic as 9.05b, but can still be identified with minimal magnification. There is a very slight doubling of "45" in the date, doubling of all of the letters in "UNITED", doubling of the letters "STAT" in STATES, and slight doubling of the letters "MER" in AMERICA.
In addition to the three varieties that have been cataloged, there is at least one other significant obverse doubled die variety in which all of the "P"s in the scroll text of "COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES" are very noticeably doubled.
This Coin
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This particular 9.05b exhibits a very full strike (including the word "of" just above the date) even though it was obviously struck from a heavily used pair of dies. The erosion lines emanating from the tips of the letters to the rim of the coin are easily visible without magnification. This coin was the first uncirculated example of this dramatic double die graded by NGC.
Date acquired: 9/24/2006 (raw coin)
Date graded: 12/01/2007 (self submitted to NGC)
Rev. 11/29/2015
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| ALLEN-9.05c |
United States
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10C 1945 D DDR USA-PHIL ALLEN-9.05c
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NGC AU 58
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Lyman Allen #9.05c (KM #181) - Doubled Die Type #2. Total Mintage: 137,208,000 (variety mintage unknown)
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The 1945D 10 Centavo piece has the highest mintage of any US/Philippine era coin, and is one of only two issues exceeding a mintage of 100,000,000 (the other being the 1944S One Centavo which was minted in both 1944 and 1945, but only dated 1944). The high mintage of coins in 1944 and 1945 was necessary since virtually all previously issued coinage had disappeared during the Japanese occupation. Because of the high demand, dies were used well beyond their normal life and pieces struck from highly eroded dies are very common.
High mintage figures often imply common coins, but also provide the opportunity for some highly collectable varieties! With 137,208,000 minted by the US Mint in Denver, it's not surprising that there are a number of die varieties. Lyman Allen lists three in addition to the normal date:
Varieties
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9.05 - Normal date
9.05a - Repunched mint mark D/D (This Coin) Even within this variety, at least 4 sub-types exist with various orientations of the initial and secondary mint mark punches. Over the years, I have acquired examples of North-South (near), South-North (far), South-North (near), and Northwest-Southeast orientations.
9.05b - Doubled Die Obverse type 1. This variety is easily identified by the dramatic doubling of "UNITED", "STATES", all four digits of the date, and the bottom tip of the shield.
9.05c - Doubled Die Obverse type 2. This doubled die variety is not nearly as dramatic as 9.05b, but can still be identified with minimal magnification. There is a very slight doubling of "45" in the date, doubling of all of the letters in "UNITED", doubling of the letters "STAT" in STATES, and slight doubling of the letters "MER" in AMERICA.
In addition to the three varieties that have been cataloged, there is at least one other significant obverse doubled die variety in which all of the "P"s in the scroll text of "COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES" are very noticeably doubled.
This Coin
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This particular 9.05c exhibits a typical soft strike although the dies were not heavily eroded due to extended use that is typical of the 1945 D issue. As of this revision, this is the finest and only specimen to have been graded by either NGC or PCGS.
Date acquired: 2/21/2007 (raw coin)
Date graded: 12/20/2012 (self submitted to NGC)
Rev. 11/29/2015
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| ALLEN-12.05 |
United States
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20C 1945 D USA-PHIL ALLEN-12.05
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PCGS MS 66
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Lyman Allen #12.05 (KM #182) - Mintage: 82,804,000
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The 1945D 20 Centavo piece has the highest mintage of any of the 20 Centavo series. The high mintage of coins in 1944 and 1945 was necessary since virtually all previously issued coinage had disappeared during the Japanese occupation. Because of the high demand, dies were used well beyond their normal life and pieces struck from highly eroded dies are very common.
High mintage figures often imply common coins, but also provide the opportunity for some highly collectible varieties! With 82,804,000 minted by the US Mint in Denver, it's surprising that only one such variety exiss:
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12.05 - Normal date
12.05a - Repunched mint mark D/D.
This Coin
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This particular coin exhibits a typically poor strike from relatively well used pair of dies. The erosion lines emanating from the tips of the letters to the rim of the coin are visible witht magnification on the reverse.
Date acquired: 9/17/2009 (already graded by PCGS)
Rev. 12/2/2015
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| ALLEN-15.02 |
United States
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50C 1945 S USA-PHIL ALLEN-15.02
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NGC MS 67
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Lyman Allen #15.02 (KM #183) - Mintage: 18,120,000
This coin proves that the grade is all about the state of preservation. The closer a coin is to the state it was in when it first fell out of the die, determines the grade. This coin is exceptionally well preserved and well deserves the MS67 grade. The fields are pristine and almost completely free of any marks, and the marks on the devices are barely noticeable. The dies however clearly show excessive wear, and the strike is far from perfect.
The dies used to strike it were beginning to wear out and the design on the reverse is not fully struck up. The lettering on the banner under the shield is incomplete at the center and the sea lion is just slightly better than an outline. The peripheral lettering and the date however are quite sharp. The obverse is a bit more interesting. It too is softly struck, but the lines are surprisingly crisp. There are many die break varieties for these coins, and if you look closely at the picture, you'll see that this one exhibits a die break above the second "I" in "FILIPINAS." Die breaks have been seen above virtually all of the first seven letters, and in the upper and lower loops of the final "S."
These pictures do not show it very well, but this coin has exceptional eye appeal and is visually stunning.
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15.02 - Normal date
15.02a - Repunched mint mark S/S Even within this variety, several sub-types exist with various orientations of the initial and secondary mint mark punches.
Dies used to strike these coins were run well past their normal service lives and a vast array of die break varieties exist. Most commonly seen are the breaks above the letters in FILIPINAS on the obverse, but there are also several reverse varieties. There is often a break just above the 9 in the date, and multiple variations exist. Not only are individual die brakes common, coins containing various combinations of these die breaks also exist.
Date acquired: 4/10/2014 (already graded by NGC)
Rev. 11/26/2015
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| ALLEN-15.02a |
United States
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50C 1945 S/S USA-PHIL ALLEN-15.02a
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PCGS MS 65
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Lyman Allen #15.02a (KM #183) - 1945-S/S - Total Mintage: 18,120,000 (Variety mintage unknown)
This coin is a nice example of the most commonly encountered S over S repunched mintmark. The original "S" was punched southwest of the second predominant "S", but the lower loop remains clearly visible.
The dies used to strike this coin were relatively fresh and none of the common die break varieties are present. The lettering on the banner under the shield is incomplete at the center and the sea lion is just slightly better than an outline. The peripheral lettering and the date however are quite sharp.
Varieties
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15.02 - Normal date
15.02a - Repunched mint mark S/S (this coin) Even within this variety, several sub-types exist with various orientations of the initial and secondary mint mark punches.
Dies used to strike these coins were run well past their normal service lives and a vast array of die break varieties exist. Most commonly seen are the breaks above the letters in FILIPINAS on the obverse, but there are also several reverse varieties. There is often a break just above the 9 in the date, and multiple variations exist. Not only are individual die brakes common, coins containing various combinations of these die breaks also exist.
Date acquired: 9/11/2019 (already graded by PCGS)
Rev. 9/15/2019.
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