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50C 1947S Philippine DOUGLAS MACARTHUR KM-184, ALLEN-R-1a
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NGC MS 67
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Philippines - 1947S MacArthur 50 Centavos - Allen #R-1a (KM #184) - Mintage: 200,000
The Douglas MacArthur 50 Centavos and One Peso coins were the first coinage of the new "Republic of the Philippines." Both of these coins were designed by Laura Gardin Frasier and struck at the San Francisco Mint.
These coins were struck in very shallow relief and can be very difficult to obtain in high grades. This one was quite a find. As of this revision, a truly staggering number of these coins have been graded by NGC. Of the 1,938 graded, the vast majority are MS65 (1,611), 171 have been graded MS66, 7 at the lofty grade of MS67, and only one of those 7 was awarded a Star for exceptional eye appeal. PCGS has graded only 227 with just one at MS67.
This is THE finest 1947S MacArthur 50 Centavos graded by either NGC or PCGS and as of this revision, one of only three graded by NGC with a Star designation. On top of that, this coin appears to me to be the R-1a doubled die obverse variety. To the right and just below MacArthur's chin, the letters "DOU" in DOUGLAS and the letters "ARTHUR" are noticeably doubled with the second strike slightly down and to the right of the first. It is unfortunate that NGC does not notate the varieties for this coin on the label.
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ALLEN-R-1 - Normal obverse and reverse.
ALLEN-R-1a - Doubled die obverse. (This coin) To the right and just below MacArthur's chin, the letters "DOU" in DOUGLAS and the letters "ARTHUR" are noticeably doubled. This variety is recognized by PCGS, but not by NGC.
ALLEN-R-1b - Doubled die reverse. The two right stars on the shield show doubling at the bottom and the 7 of the date is slightly doubled. This variety may be recognized by PCGS, but not by NGC.
ALLEN-R-1c - Doubled die obverse and reverse. This is a combination of R-1a and R-1b. This variety may be recognized by PCGS, but not by NGC.
Date acquired: 4/10/2014 (Already graded by NGC)
Rev. 1/1/2018
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| 50C-MS66 |
PHILIPPINES
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50C 1947S Philippine DOUGLAS MACARTHUR KM-184, ALLEN-R-1
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NGC MS 66
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Philippines - 1947S MacArthur 50 Centavos - Allen #R1 (KM #184) - Mintage: 200,000
The Douglas MacArthur 50 Centavos and One Peso coins were the first coinage of the new "Republic of the Philippines." Both of these coins were designed by Laura Gardin Frasier and struck at the San Francisco Mint.
These coins were struck in very shallow relief and can be very difficult to obtain in high grades. This one was quite a find. As of this revision, a truly staggering number of these coins have been graded by NGC. Of the 1,938 graded, the vast majority are MS65 (1,611), 171 have been graded MS66, 7 at the lofty grade of MS67, and only one of those 7 was awarded a Star for exceptional eye appeal. PCGS has graded only 227 with just one at MS67.
Date acquired: 7/19/2013 (Already graded by NGC)
Rev. 1/1/2018
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| 50C-MS65-R-1a |
PHILIPPINES
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50C 1947S Philippine DOUGLAS MACARTHUR KM-184, ALLEN-R-1a
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NGC MS 65
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Philippines - 1947S MacArthur 50 Centavos - Allen #R-1a (KM #184) - Mintage: 200,000
The Douglas MacArthur 50 Centavos and One Peso coins were the first coinage of the new "Republic of the Philippines." Both of these coins were designed by Laura Gardin Frasier and struck at the San Francisco Mint.
These coins were struck in very shallow relief and can be very difficult to obtain in high grades. This one was quite a find. As of this revision, a truly staggering number of these coins have been graded by NGC. Of the 1,938 graded, the vast majority are MS65 (1,611), 171 have been graded MS66, 7 at the lofty grade of MS67, and only one of those 7 was awarded a Star for exceptional eye appeal. PCGS has graded only 227 with just one at MS67.
This is a beautiful MS65 with great eye appeal. On top of that, this coin appears to me to be the R-1a doubled die obverse variety. To the right and just below MacArthur's chin, the letters "DOU" in DOUGLAS and the letters "ARTHUR" are noticeably doubled with the second strike slightly down and to the right of the first. It is unfortunate that NGC does not notate the varieties for this coin on the label.
Varieties:
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ALLEN-R-1 - Normal obverse and reverse.
ALLEN-R-1a - Doubled die obverse. (This coin) To the right and just below MacArthur's chin, the letters "DOU" in DOUGLAS and the letters "ARTHUR" are noticeably doubled. This variety is recognized by PCGS, but not by NGC.
ALLEN-R-1b - Doubled die reverse. The two right stars on the shield show doubling at the bottom and the 7 of the date is slightly doubled. This variety may be recognized by PCGS, but not by NGC.
ALLEN-R-1c - Doubled die obverse and reverse. This is a combination of R-1a and R-1b. This variety may be recognized by PCGS, but not by NGC.
Date acquired: 5/21/2014 (Already graded by NGC)
Rev. 1/1/2018
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PHILIPPINES
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50C 1947S Philippine DOUGLAS MACARTHUR KM-184. ALLEN-R-1
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NGC MS 65
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Philippines - 1947S MacArthur 50 Centavos - Allen #R1 (KM #184) - Mintage: 200,000
The Douglas MacArthur 50 Centavos and One Peso coins were the first coinage of the new "Republic of the Philippines." Both of these coins were designed by Laura Gardin Frasier and struck at the San Francisco Mint.
These coins were struck in very shallow relief and can be very difficult to obtain in high grades. This one was quite a find. As of this revision, a truly staggering number of these coins have been graded by NGC. Of the 1,938 graded, the vast majority are MS65 (1,611), 171 have been graded MS66, 7 at the lofty grade of MS67, and only one of those 7 was awarded a Star for exceptional eye appeal. PCGS has graded only 227 with just one at MS67.
Date acquired: 10/27/2005 (Already graded by NGC)
Rev. 1/1/2018
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PESO 1947S Philippine DOUGLAS MACARTHUR KM-185
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NGC MS 66
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Philippines - 1947 S MacArthur One Peso - Allen #R-2 (KM #185) - Mintage: 100,000
The Douglas MacArthur 50 Centavos and One Peso coins were the first coinage of the new "Republic of the Philippines." Both of these coins were designed by Laura Gardin Frasier and struck at the San Francisco Mint, with the "S" mint mark appearing just below the date on the reverse.
This particular coin has a beautiful champagne toning that the pictures do not properly represent. As of this writing, NGC has graded 775 pieces with only 41 receiving a grade of MS66 (one with a star) with none finer.
Date acquired: 2/27/2014 (raw coin)
Date graded: 7/8/2021 (self submitted to NGC)
Rev.: 5/8/2023
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PHILIPPINES
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PESO 1947S Philippine DOUGLAS MACARTHUR KM-185
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NGC MS 66
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Philippines - 1947 S MacArthur One Peso - Allen #R-2 (KM #185) - Mintage: 100,000
The Douglas MacArthur 50 Centavos and One Peso coins were the first coinage of the new "Republic of the Philippines." Both of these coins were designed by Laura Gardin Frasier and struck at the San Francisco Mint, with the "S" mint mark appearing just below the date on the reverse.
This particular coin has a beautiful peripheral toning that the pictures do not properly represent. As of this writing, NGC has graded 775 pieces with only 41 receiving a grade of MS66 (one with a star) with none finer. This is a truly stunning coin and well worth the time, money, and effort spent to have it graded.
Date acquired: 9/3/2013 (raw coin)
Date graded: 2/4/2014 (self submitted to NGC)
Rev.: 5/8/2023
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PHILIPPINES
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PESO 1947S Philippine DOUGLAS MACARTHUR KM-185
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NGC MS 65
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Philippines - 1947S MacArthur One Peso - Allen #R-2 (KM #185) - Mintage: 100,000
The Douglas MacArthur 50 Centavos and One Peso coins were the first coinage of the new "Republic of the Philippines." Both of these coins were designed by Laura Gardin Frasier and struck at the San Francisco Mint, with the "S" mint mark appearing just below the date on the reverse.
This particular coin is a beautiful clean white example of this issue.
Date acquired: 12/23/2007 (Already graded by NGC)
Rev.: 1/16/2016
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