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Entry Details
PCGS Number: 509685 Coin Date: 1918-S Denomination (Short): 50c Denomination (Long): 50 Centavos Variety: U.S. Philippines, S over Inverted S Variety 2: Allen-14.07a, FS-501 Desg: MS Mint Mark: S Composition: Silver Mintage: 2,202,000 Strike Type: Business Coinage Type: U.S. Philippines Coinage Coinage Years: 1907-1921 Mint Location: San Francisco Diameter: 27 Fineness: 0.75 Weight (Grams): 10 Weight (Ounces): 0.353 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: The upper serif of the S mintmark is thicker/heavier than the lower serif. Inverted S mintmarks—a byproduct of the hand-made nature of working dies in this era—are known among several U.S. coin denominations and types, including Lincoln cents, Mercury dimes, and Standing Liberty and Washington quarters. This Philippines version from 1918 is a popular and valuable die variety. PCGS #: 509685 NGC ID: 2CA6
