The United States Manila Mint: A Type Set of the Coins & Medals of America's Forgotten Mint
Culion Leper Colony - 1927 Issue ("P" and "M" Mint Mark) Five Centavos

Previous Slot | Next Slot

Back to Set Listing >

View Image Gallery >

Obverse:

Enlarge

Reverse:

Enlarge

Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PHILIPPINES UNDER U.S. SOVEREIGNTY
Item Description: COPPER-NICKEL 5C 1927PM USA-PHIL CULION LEPER COLONY KM-7
Full Grade: NGC XF Details
Owner: JAA

Set Details

Custom Sets: The United States Manila Mint, Complete
The United States Manila Mint: A Type Set of the Coins & Medals of America's Forgotten Mint
Competitive Sets: JAA USA-Philippines Leper Coins   Score: 82
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Philippines Under U.S. Sovereignty

Owner Comments:

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

To follow or send a message to this user,
please log in