coins \ Coin \ United States of America \ 5c \ Five Centavos \ 1944
The 1944 Five Centavos coin, issued by the Philippines during its commonwealth period, features the coat of arms on the obverse and a prominent value inscription on the reverse. Although the coin is not specifically a U.S. coin, the Philippines was under U.S. sovereignty at the time, and its coins often reflected this connection. The Five Centavos is made from a copper-nickel alloy, and its rarity and historical context can make it a desirable piece for collectors of both U.S. and Filipino numismatics.
Item | Denomination | Series | Year | Mint | |
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1944-(P) 5c USPI | 5c | Five Centavos | 1944 | Philadelphia |
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1944-S 5c USPI | 5c | Five Centavos | 1944 | San Francisco |