50 Centavos Douglas MacArthur

Features

Issuer Philippines
Period Republic (1946-date)
Type Non-circulating coin
Year 1947
Value 50 Centavos (0.50)
Currency Peso (1857-1967)
Composition Silver (.750) (Copper .250)
Weight 10 g
Diameter 27.5 mm
Thickness 2 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
15859
References KM# 184,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 22
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Commemorative issue

Liberation of the Philippines from the Japanese by Gen. Douglas MacArthur

Series: General MacArthur

Obverse

Coat of arms of the Philippines. Flower at left and right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
PHILIPPINES
1947
FIFTY CENTAVOS

Reverse

Bust of General Douglas MacArthur facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEFENDER AND LIBERATOR
• OF THE PHILIPPINES •
GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
OCT. 20. 1944
OF THE PHILIPPINES

Edge

Reeded

50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur) -  obverse

© Harryg (CC BY)

Mint

S United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date)

Comments

Doubled Die Obverse and Reverse {Portrait Side} Varieties Exist - Allen-R-1c - PUP > Look for Pronounced Doubling in Lettering on "Gen. Douglas MacArthur" - This variation is observed & notated by TPG's for grading purposes.

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1947 S Photo 200 000 $ 9.20 $ 12 $ 13 $ 18

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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)
Katz
Auction 103
Lot 1942
Internet Archive
9 Dec 2023 UNC USD 13.02
(EUR 12.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232348
Lot 65418
Internet Archive
23 Nov 2023 UNC
(PCGS MS64)
USD 69.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)
Katz
Auction 96
Lot 2000
Internet Archive
23 Sep 2023 UNC USD 11.93
(EUR 11.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)
Katz
Auction 88
Lot 1889
Internet Archive
28 Jun 2023 UNC USD 14.10
(EUR 13.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)
Katz
Auction 84
Lot 1870
Internet Archive
27 May 2023 UNC USD 27.12
(EUR 25.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232318
Lot 61687
Internet Archive
27 Apr 2023 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232302
Lot 62662
Internet Archive
5 Jan 2023 UNC
(PCGS MS66)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)
Katz
Auction 67
Lot 2582
Internet Archive
24 Sep 2022 UNC USD 18.44
(EUR 17.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Douglas MacArthur)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232217
Lot 64635
Internet Archive
21 Apr 2022 UNC
(NGC MS66)
USD 372.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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