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1934-M U.S. Philippines, Repunched 1 5 Centavos MS Allen-5.04a, FS-301 Values
Details
The 1 in the date is clearly recut or repunched, most visibly at its base. This is a popular die variety—not terribly expensive compared to a normal date, but visually interesting and worth looking for. In the Guide Book of United States Coins it was first included in the 68th edition (published 2014). Values for Mint State examples in particular have increased since then. Premiums for lower circulated grades are modest. Note that there is also a doubled-die reverse that has the recut 1 (Allen: 5.04aa).
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.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Manila
Mintage:
2,153,729
Coinage Type:
U.S. Philippines Coinage
Coinage Years:
1903-1935
Composition:
Copper-nickel
Mint Mark:
M
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
U.S. Philippines, Repunched 1
Variety 2:
Allen-5.04a, FS-301
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
5 gr
Weight:
0.176 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
19 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Melico Figueroa
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