1938-M U.S. Philippines 5 Centavos MS Values

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Basic Information

GSID:

25991

Coin Date:

1938-M

Denomination:

5c / 5 Centavos

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

Manila

Mintage:

4,000,000

Coinage Type:

U.S. Philippines Coinage

Coinage Years:

1937-1945

Composition:

Copper-nickel

Mint Mark:

M

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

U.S. Philippines

Physical Characteristics

Weight:

4.87 gr

Weight:

0.172 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

19 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Melico Figueroa

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