USPI-One/Date
5C 1945


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Coin Details

  

Set Details
Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PHILIPPINES UNDER U.S. SOVEREIGNTY
Item Description: 5C 1945 S USA-PHIL ALLEN-6.06
Grade: NGC MS 66
Owner: coin928
 
Winning Set: USPI-One/Date
Date Added: 10/27/2017
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

Lyman Allen #6.06 (KM #180a) - Mintage: 72,796,000

This coin is a well struck and well preserved example of this common date. It was obviously struck from well worn dies which is evidenced by the erosion lines emanating from the tops of the letters towards the rim. This is most noticeable on the word "UNITED" on the obverse. In spite of the die erosion, the central devices on both sides of the coin are magnificent. The sea lion shows shows the intended surface detail that is almost never seen even on the very finest struck coins. The word "OF" on the highest point of the banner below the shield is evident and the three stars at the top of the shield come to a point at their center.. The reverse is just as full of high point detail. The hair, ear and toes of the right foot are sharp and clear. Even the fingers of the right hand are well defined. The surface of this coin is nearly flawless with only a minor amount of abrasion on the left shoulder and left ankle on the reverse.

Despite the exceptionally high mintage, MS66 is the highest grade awarded to the 1945S 5 Centavos by either NGC or PCGS. As of this revision, this coin is tied with 11 others graded by NGC and 12 others graded by PCGS with none finer. I was quite surprised and pleased with this outcome. Not bad for $5.99 eBay purchase!

Allen Varieties
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6.06 - Normal Date
6.06a - Re-punched 5

Date acquired: 11/2/2009 (raw coin)
Date graded: 8/7/2013 (self submitted to NGC)

Rev. 8/28/2014

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