The United States Manila Mint: A Type Set of the Coins & Medals of America's Forgotten Mint
Culion Leper Colony - 1927 Issue ("P" and "M" Mint Mark) Five Centavos
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
United States |
| Design Description: |
PHILIPPINES UNDER U.S. SOVEREIGNTY |
| Item Description: |
COPPER-NICKEL 5C 1927PM USA-PHIL CULION LEPER COLONY KM-7 |
| Full Grade: |
NGC XF Details |
| Owner: |
JAA |
Owner Comments:
The obverse of the 1927PM Culion Leper Colony Five Centavos 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 "1927" and the denomination "FIVE CENTAVOS". The Mint Marks "P" and "M" are to the right and left of the value.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Mint: U.S. Manila Mint
Mint Mark: PM
Mintage: 16,000
Catalog: KM-7
Composition: Copper-Nickel
Diameter: 24.6mm