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Philippines - 1947 S MacArthur One Peso - Allen #R-2 (KM #185) - Mintage: 100,000
The Douglas MacArthur 50 Centavos and One Peso coins were the first coinage of the new "Republic of the Philippines." Both of these coins were designed by Laura Gardin Frasier and struck at the San Francisco Mint, with the "S" mint mark appearing just below the date on the reverse.
This particular coin has a beautiful peripheral toning that the pictures do not properly represent. As of this writing, NGC has graded 775 pieces with only 41 receiving a grade of MS66 (one with a star) with none finer. This is a truly stunning coin and well worth the time, money, and effort spent to have it graded.
Date acquired: 9/3/2013 (raw coin)
Date graded: 2/4/2014 (self submitted to NGC)
Rev.: 5/8/2023