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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 90335 Coin Date: 1944-D/S Denomination (Short): 20c Denomination (Long): 20 Centavos Variety: U.S. Philippines, OMM Variety 2: Allen-12.04a, FS-501 Desg: MS Mint Mark: D Composition: Silver Mintage: 28,596,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: U.S. Philippines Coinage Coinage Years: 1937-1945 Mint Location: Denver Diameter: 20.5 Fineness: 0.75 Weight (Grams): 4 Weight (Ounces): 0.14 Designer: Melico Figueroa Edge: Reeded Reverse Description: 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. General Notes: An underlying S mintmark is visible beneath the D. This scarce die variety is the only known overmintmark in the entire U.S./Philippine series. The coins were minted in Denver, with the correct D mintmark punched over an S intended for San Francisco. This well-known variety has been included in the Guide Book of United States Coins’ coverage of U.S./Philippine coinage for more than twenty-five years. Growing demand among new generations of collectors has dramatically increased its value. PCGS #: 90335 NGC ID: 26XU
