The United States Manila Mint, Complete
1920 - Culion Leper Colony - 1 Peso (Mintage: 4,000)


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Set Details
Coin Description:
Grade: NGC XF Details
Grade Comment: EXCESSIVE SURFACE HAIRLINES
Owner: JAA
 
Set Category: Thematic & Topical Coins
Set Name: The United States Manila Mint, Complete
Slot Name: 1920 - Culion Leper Colony - 1 Peso (Mintage: 4,000)
Research: See NGC's Census Report for this Coin

Owner's Description

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

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