philippines-under-us-administration-1918-item
Denomination50 Centavos
Country / EmpirePhilippines (under US Administration)
Obverse DesignA young Filipino woman (often referred to as 'Liberty') standing, holding a hammer in her right hand, resting on an anvil. Behind her is a volcano (Mount Mayon). Inscriptions: 'UNITED STATES OF AMERICA' and the date '1918'.
Reverse DesignAn eagle with wings spread, perched atop a shield. The shield bears the inscription 'FILIPINAS' (Philippines) and 'FIFTY CENTAVOS'. The mint mark 'S' is below the eagle.
