Owner Comments:
PHILIPPINES - Japanese Occupation
1943 Dated Bronze Laurel Medal
Honeycutt-321, Basso-165
PCGS MS63 (PCGS Certification #45158987)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manafactorer: C. Zamora & Sons, Manila
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 44 mm
Weight: 42 grams
Mintage: 2,000
This medal was struck to commemorate the appointment of Jose Paciano Laurel to the "Puppet" Presidency of the Philippines by the Japanese.
OBVERSE
Bust of Jose Laurel facing left, Inscriptions are:"JOSE PACIANO LAUREL".
REVERSE
Flag of the Philippines, legend above, date below. Inscriptions are: "REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS" and "1943".
Purchased in Heritage Auctions, November 2022 World Collectors Choice Online Auction - Ancient & World Coins, Lot # 75493.