Owner Comments:
PHILIPPINES - Japanese Occupation
1944 Dated Bronze Laurel Medal
Struck to commemorate the first Anniversary of the Japanese-backed Philippine Republic
Honeycutt-329, Basso-167
NGC AU58 (NGC Certification #2248248-009)
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manafactorer: C. Zamora & Sons, Manila
Composition: Bronze
Diameter: 44 mm
Weight: 35.49 grams
Mintage: 500
OBVERSE DESIGN
Bust of Dr. Jose P. Laurel facing left. Inscriptions "JOSE PACIANO LAUREL" and "C.Z."
REVERSE DESIGN
Inscriptions: "* IKASANG TAONG PAGKATATAG*", "NG REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS", and "1943 - 1944".
A less commonly seen type, the present example delivers much retained charm and allure, with only the most limited signs of actual handling seen on the surfaces. An impressive piece for anyone demanded an example for their collection.
Purchased in Stack's Bowers June 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Hong Kong Auction, Lot #77453.
Encapsulated on 9/18/2009