It's been a while, readers here at Hive!
Since I had here in my previous blog some interesting Philippine coins and banknotes, today another very cool coin I'm sharing with you all is the Fifty Centavos 1945s.
This coin is part of the so-called USPI (US-Philippines) coinage from the time when the Philippines was under US administration. Most of these USPI coins were struck and minted in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Denver in the US, as well as some in Manila, Philippines.
This Fifty Centavos 1945s was part of the 1944 series under the Commonwealth of the Philippines banner that started in 1944. The last of these coins was minted in 1946, but still with the 1945 year. Some variations and errors were noticed in this kind of coin, like off centers, double strikes, and s over s mintmarks.
Feature
Issuer: Philippines
Year: 1944-1945
Composition: 75% silver, 25% copper
Weight: 10 grams
Diameter: 27.5 mm.
Bullion Value: PhP 309.68 (USD 5.49)
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Since this coin, the Fifty Centavos 1945s, is part of USPI coinage, not only Filipinos but also American collectors have an interest in this coin, as it is also considered part of US coinage. Many of these coins were sold at a much higher value in the US than in the local market.
This particular coin has its own beauty. The full luster and uncirculated details are really a head-turner. Though the coin is ungraded, it can be in MS (Mint State) condition when graded, based on my assumptions.
Collector's Value
The Fifthy Centavos 1945s, in circulated condition, exchange hands among the local collectors just within their silver content value. Coins with AU (Almost Uncirculated) details are far more desirable and expensive. Graded coins are more expensive, especially in the MS (Mint State) condition.
The most expensive of this kind of coin was at an auction in Heritage Auction; it was graded MS 67+ in a PCGS holder and sold for $4920. 2
