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1918-S U.S. Philippines, Large S Centavo MS BN Allen-2.16a, FS-501 Values
Details
The S mintmark is larger than normal. This scarce die variety is one of the keys among Philippine coins struck under American sovereignty. It was one of the first Philippine die varieties to be included in the Guide Book of United States Coins. Lyman Allen opined that an S punch intended for fifty-centavos coinage was used on a centavo die, resulting in the larger than normal mintmark.
Obverse: A man is seated on a rock pedestal, his right arm on an anvil and Mt. Mayon seen in the background.ONE CENTAVO at the top periphery and FILIPINAS at the bottom.
Reverse: An eagle is portrayed in the center atop an American shield with 13 stars. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is written around the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
1,160,000
Coinage Type:
U.S. Philippines Coinage
Coinage Years:
1903-1936
Composition:
Bronze
Mint Mark:
S
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
U.S. Philippines, Large S
Variety 2:
Allen-2.16a, FS-501
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5.18 gr
Weight:
0.182 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
24 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Melico Figueroa
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