1945 S Philippines 5 Centavos Large type

5 Centavos (Large type) - obverse5 Centavos (Large type) - reverse

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Features

IssuerPhilippines 
PeriodInsular Government (1901-1935)
TypeStandard circulation coins
Years1903-1928
Value5 Centavos (0.05)
CurrencyPeso (1857-1967)
CompositionCopper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel)
Weight5.25 g
Diameter21.3 mm
Thickness1.68 mm
ShapeRound
TechniqueMilled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized31 March 1979
Number
N#
4353
ReferencesKM# 164, Schön# 3.1

Series: 1903 series

Obverse

Seated man with hammer and anvil facing right, smoking volcano at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIVE CENTAVOS
FILIPINAS

Translation: Philippines.

Designers: Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber

Reverse

Eagle with spread wings above shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
· 1908 ·

Designers: Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber

Edge

Plain

5 Centavos (Large type) - obverse

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Mints

Manila, Philippines (1728-1889, 1920-1922, 1925-1940)
United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
MManila, Philippines (1728-1889, 1920-1922, 1925-1940)
SUnited States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date)