Whitman Expo
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.
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
