1944-S U.S. Philippines, Obv. of 1907-1921 50 Centavos MS FS-401 Values

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Melt: $19.62 (0.2411 oz Silver)

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1944-S U.S. Philippines, Obv. of 1907-1921 50 Centavos MS FS-401 Values

Details

Volcanic Mount Mayon, visible in the obverse background, has strong grooves along the mountainside. At the coin’s rim, the mountain’s tapering slope covers only one denticle. Compared to the Obverse of 1944, there is more space between the mountain and the S in CENTAVOS.

down This coin is made of Silver and has a current melt value of $19.62

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.

Basic Information

GSID:

373178

Coin Date:

1944-S

Denomination:

50c / 50 Centavos

Designation:

MS

Mint & Coinage Details

Mint Location:

San Francisco

Mintage:

19,187,000

Coinage Type:

U.S. Philippines Coinage

Coinage Years:

1944-1945

Composition:

Silver

Mint Mark:

S

Varieties and Classification

Variety:

U.S. Philippines, Obv. of 1907-1921

Variety 2:

FS-401

Physical Characteristics

Fineness:

0.9

Weight:

10 gr

Weight:

0.353 oz

Precious Metal Weight:

0.2411 oz

Strike Type:

Business

Diameter:

27 mm

Coin Shape:

Round

Design Details

Designer:

Melico Figueroa

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