Whitman Expo
1918-S U.S. Philippines, S over Inverted S 50 Centavos MS Allen-14.07a, FS-501 Values
Details
The upper serif of the S mintmark is thicker/heavier than the lower serif. Inverted S mintmarks—a byproduct of the hand-made nature of working dies in this era—are known among several U.S. coin denominations and types, including Lincoln cents, Mercury dimes, and Standing Liberty and Washington quarters. This Philippines version from 1918 is a popular and valuable die variety.
Reverse: An eagle is portrayed in the center atop an American shield with 13 stars. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is written around the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Basic Information
GSID:
373177
Coin Date:
1918-S
Denomination:
50c / 50 Centavos
Designation:
MS
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
2,202,000
Coinage Type:
U.S. Philippines Coinage
Coinage Years:
1907-1921
Composition:
75% silver
Mint Mark:
S
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
U.S. Philippines, S over Inverted S
Variety 2:
Allen-14.07a, FS-501
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.75
Weight:
10 gr
Weight:
0.353 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
27 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
