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1929-M U.S. Philippines, 2 over 2 over 2 20 Centavos MS Allen-11.19b, FS-301 Values
Details
The numeral 2 in the date is triple-punched. After striking only 100,000 coins of the twenty-centavo denomination in 1928, the Manila Mint increased its production in 1929 to nearly two million. Die varieties for the year include a repunched date (9 Over 9), a rumored repunched mintmark, and this interesting 2 Over 2 Over 2 tripled date. It made its debut in the Philippines chapter of the Guide Book of United States Coins in the 68th edition (published 2014). Values of high-grade examples in particular have increased in recent years.
This coin is made of Silver and has a current melt value of $7.75
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:
Manila
Mintage:
1,970,000
Coinage Type:
U.S. Philippines Coinage
Coinage Years:
1907-1929
Composition:
Silver
Mint Mark:
M
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
U.S. Philippines, 2 over 2 over 2
Variety 2:
Allen-11.19b, FS-301
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.75
Weight:
4 gr
Weight:
0.14 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.0964 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
20 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Melico Figueroa
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