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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PHILIPPINES UNDER U.S. SOVEREIGNTY
Item Description: 50C 1920 USA-PHIL
Full Grade: PCGS MS 64
Owner: coin928

Set Details

Custom Sets: Foreign Coins Struck at United States Mints
None Finer!
The Mint of the Philippine Islands (1920-1941)
USA/Philippines - 1920 Mint Set
Competitive Sets: USPI-Complete   Score: 429
USPI-50C   Score: 429
USPI - Type, Eye Appeal   Score: 429
USPI-One/Date   Score: 429
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Philippines Under U.S. Sovereignty

Owner Comments:

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. 11/26/2015

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