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Coin Details

Origin/Country: PHILIPPINE MEDALS
Item Description: BRONZE 1935-DATED Philippine HONEYCUTT-253a MANUEL LUIS QUEZON BASSO-817a
Full Grade: NGC MS 62 BN
Owner: JAA

Owner Comments:

OFFICIAL U.S. COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES INAUGURATION MEDAL (BRONZE)
NGC MS62 BN
NGC Certification #: 2910351-002

SPECIFICATIONS
Manufacturer: Crispulo Zamora, Manila
Designer: Daniel Zamora
Finish: Antiqued Bronze
Composition: Bronze
Diameter:43.93 mm
Weight: 38 Grams
Edge: Smooth
Issue Price: One US Dollar (Two U.S. Philippine Pesos)
Rarity: VERY RARE
Catalog Numbers: Honeycutt-253a & Basso-817a

OBVERSE DESIGN
The central device on the obverse is a bust of incoming Commonwealth President Manuel Luis Quezon (facing left). Under the bust is a view of the Legislative Building in Manila. Inscriptions read: "MANUEL LUIS QUEZON".

REVERSE DESIGN
The central devise of the reverse is the Coat-of-Arms of the Philippine Commonwealth. Inscriptions are:"UNITED STATES OF AMERICA","COMMONWEALTH OF THE PHILIPPINES", and NOV. 15, 1935" (the date of the establishment of the Commonwealth.

Total Graded by NGC In MS 62 BN: 1
In Higher Grades: 0

Purchased May 31, 2022 by "Private Treaty" from Raymond Czahor from his personnel collection.

Encapsulated 1/15/2024

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