1927 Philippine Centavo
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About This Coin
The 1927 Philippine Centavo is a United States cent from the Philippines Centavos 1903-1945 series — 22nd of 36 years in the series. In 1927, coins were struck at the M Mint. The obverse features a male figure seated beside a hammer and anvil and the reverse displays an eagle above a shield, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. Struck in bronze. A notable auction result reached $360 in MS64BN grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Melecio Figueroa.
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