Owner Comments:
PHILIPPINES - Japanese Occupation
1944 Dated Bronze Laurel Medal
Struck to commemorate the first Anniversary of the Japanese-backed Philippine Republic
Honeycutt-329, Basso-167
NGC MS62 BN (NGC Certification #6846703-004)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manafactorer: C. Zamora & Sons, Manila
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 44 mm
Weight: 35.49 grams
Mintage: 500
HIGH-GRADE "JOSE P. LAUREL" COMMEMORATIVE
Japanese Occupation bronze "Jose Paciano Laurel" Medal 1944-Dated MS62 Brown NGC, Honeycutt-329, Basso-167. Mintage 500. By C. Zamora. Struck in commemoration of the first anniversary of the presidency of the Philippine Republic.
OBVERSE DESIGN
Bust of Dr. Jose P. Laurel facing left. Inscriptions "JOSE PACIANO LAUREL" and "C.Z."
REVERSE DESIGN
Inscriptions: "* IKASANG TAONG PAGKATATAG*", "NG REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS", and "1943 - 1944".
Total Graded by NGC in MS62BN: 4 (3/26/2024)
Total Graded by NGC in higher grades: 2 (3/26/2024)
Purchased in Heritage Auctions 2024 March 26 Spotlight: Medals & Tokens World Coins Showcase Auction, Lot # 23226
Date Encapsulated: 09/27/2023