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SilverTorch66 presents: MacArthur Commemorative Philippine Silver Coin
During an R&R visit to the Philippine Islands this summer, I decided to Acquire some silver to add to my collection. This series of videos will present my silver pick ups and of course include a little story about the history behind them.
After the United States recognized the Philippines as an independent nation in 1946, no coins were minted for the Philippine Republic until 1958, other than a silver commemorative issue in 1947 to commemorate the liberation of the Philippines from the Japanese by Gen. Douglas MacArthur
These coins were the very first coins struck for the new Philippine Republic and were the first commemorative of the era.
This commemorative set included a 90% silver peso and a 90% 50 centavo coin.
A total of 100,000 peso coins and 200,000 50 centavo coins were created in 1947.
All were minted at the San Francisco mint and bare the "S" mint mark.
The Obverse and Reverse of Both coins were the creation of Engraver: Laura Gardin Fraser
You can find her initials under the bust of MacArthur
The Commemorative MacArthur Peso Coin
Weight 20g
Diameter 35.5 mm
Thickness 2.2mm
Metal content 0.2787 troy oz
Silver Purity is 90%
The OBV of the peso displays the right facing bust of Gen-Douglas/Mac-Arthur
Around the outside of the coin is the inscribed phrase "Defender And Liberator" "Of The Philippines" The name Gen Douglas MacArthur is divided by the image of the general and Below the bust is the date Oct 20 1944.
Representing the triumphant return of General Mac Arthur to the Philippine Islands.
The REV displays the Philippines/Coat of arms of the Republic. below it you will find the date of mintage 1947 . Above the coat of arms is the word "Philippines" and at the very bottom is inscribes "One Peso" The mint mark of "S" is located directly under the date.
The commemorative MacArthur 50 centavos coin
Weight 10g
Diameter 27.5 mm
Thickness 2mm
Metal content 0.2411 troy oz
Purity 90%
The OBVERSE of this coin's design is similar to that of the peso version with a right facing bust of the general, the same inscriptions, name and historic date which can be found in the same corresponding locations as the peso coin. This coin is just 8mm smaller in diameter.
And the REVERSE design is identical to that of its peso partner.
If you like this video, stop by my SilverTorch66 Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4loxe3LNOK_Wm5P3F8qRHg and check out my other content.
Thank you for your support!
SilverTorch66 presents: MacArthur Commemorative Philippine Silver Coin
During an R&R visit to the Philippine Islands this summer, I decided to Acquire some silver to add to my collection. This series of videos will present my silver pick ups and of course include a little story about the history behind them.
After the United States recognized the Philippines as an independent nation in 1946, no coins were minted for the Philippine Republic until 1958, other than a silver commemorative issue in 1947 to commemorate the liberation of the Philippines from the Japanese by Gen. Douglas MacArthur
These coins were the very first coins struck for the new Philippine Republic and were the first commemorative of the era.
This commemorative set included a 90% silver peso and a 90% 50 centavo coin.
A total of 100,000 peso coins and 200,000 50 centavo coins were created in 1947.
All were minted at the San Francisco mint and bare the "S" mint mark.
The Obverse and Reverse of Both coins were the creation of Engraver: Laura Gardin Fraser
You can find her initials under the bust of MacArthur
The Commemorative MacArthur Peso Coin
Weight 20g
Diameter 35.5 mm
Thickness 2.2mm
Metal content 0.2787 troy oz
Silver Purity is 90%
The OBV of the peso displays the right facing bust of Gen-Douglas/Mac-Arthur
Around the outside of the coin is the inscribed phrase "Defender And Liberator" "Of The Philippines" The name Gen Douglas MacArthur is divided by the image of the general and Below the bust is the date Oct 20 1944.
Representing the triumphant return of General Mac Arthur to the Philippine Islands.
The REV displays the Philippines/Coat of arms of the Republic. below it you will find the date of mintage 1947 . Above the coat of arms is the word "Philippines" and at the very bottom is inscribes "One Peso" The mint mark of "S" is located directly under the date.
The commemorative MacArthur 50 centavos coin
Weight 10g
Diameter 27.5 mm
Thickness 2mm
Metal content 0.2411 troy oz
Purity 90%
The OBVERSE of this coin's design is similar to that of the peso version with a right facing bust of the general, the same inscriptions, name and historic date which can be found in the same corresponding locations as the peso coin. This coin is just 8mm smaller in diameter.
And the REVERSE design is identical to that of its peso partner.
If you like this video, stop by my SilverTorch66 Channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4loxe3LNOK_Wm5P3F8qRHg and check out my other content.
Thank you for your support!
