The United States Manila Mint: A Type Set of the Coins & Medals of America's Forgotten Mint
Culion Leper Colony - 1925 Issue ("P" and "M" Mint Mark) One Peso

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Coin Details

Origin/Country: United States
Design Description: PHILIPPINES UNDER U.S. SOVEREIGNTY
Item Description: COPPER-NICKEL PESO 1925PM USA-PHIL CULION LEPER COLONY KM-18
Full Grade: NGC XF 45
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 Culion Island Leper Colony Coinage - Set 2   Score: 604
Research: NGC Coin Explorer NGC Coin Price Guide
NGC US Coin Census for Philippines Under U.S. Sovereignty

Owner Comments:

1925PM One Peso, (KM-18)

The obverse of the 1925PM Culion Leper Colony One Peso 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 "1925" and the denomination "ONE PESO". The Mint Marks "P" and "M" are to the right and left of the value.

SPECIFICATIONS
Mint: U.S. Manila Mint
Mint Mark: "P" and "M"
Mintage: 20,000
Composition: Copper-Nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Diameter: 35.4 mm

NGC Population : 2/2

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