Owner Comments:
1925PM Culion Leper Colony One Peso, (KM-18) (McFadden-767)
SPECIFICATIONS
Mint: U.S. Manila Mint
Mint Mark: "P" and "M"
Mintage: 20,000
Composition: Copper-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Diameter: 35.4 mm
The obverse of the 1925PM Culion Leper Colony One Peso features the bust of Filipino revolutionary hero Dr. Jose Rizal (Filipino patriot and martyr who was killed by the Spanish in 1896). The obverse legend reads "CULION LEPER COLONY - PHILIPPINE ISLANDS". The reverse features the seal of the Philippine Health Service. Above the seal is the legend "PHILIPPINE HEALTH SERVICE". Below the seal is the date "1925" and the denomination "ONE PESO". The Mint Marks "P" and "M" are to the right and left of the value.
Despite some circulation, the present coin boasts premium quality for the VERY SCARCE issue. In fact, only three examples are listed finer in the PCGS population report. Some light handling has done little to inhibit examination of design details, while olive gray patina still clings to the legends. A highly intriguing and historical piece that would be at home in most any Philippines collection.
Purchased from Stack's Bowers in their November 2022 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Lot # 75492
NGC Population: 0/3 (12/09/2022)
PCGS Population: 1/3 (12/09/2022)
Combined NGC / PCGS Population: 1/6 (12/09/2022)