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Old 01-06-2006, 10:01 PM
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I have a coin that says on front united states of america and a small eagle on top of some type of emblem and on the back says 20 centavos and a woman with flowing dress and several differnt emblems around it. I dont have a clue where to look I believe the date is 1944 and is silver
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Old 01-07-2006, 10:01 AM
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Hello,
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I believe you have a Mexican peso coin.
Can you post a picture of both sides?

When Metalman (Rick) sees this he may know more.

Greg
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Old 01-07-2006, 03:09 PM
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1944...Occupied Phillipine Islands.....minted at the Denver mint. I have one here somewhere....but can't find it. This one was on eBay.

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Old 01-07-2006, 03:20 PM
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Default 20 Centavos

MINTED in DENVER in 1944. 4.0000gm, .750 Silver, .0965Oz.

VF- $2.00
XF- $3.50
UNC $5.00

These are prices from the 1982 Edition on the Standard Catalog of World Coins.

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Old 01-08-2006, 11:59 AM
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1944...Occupied Phillipine Islands.....minted at the Denver mint. I have one here somewhere....but can't find it. This one was on eBay.

Wyatt
Hi Wyatt, Thank You that is the same coin I have. I dont know if it is worth anything but I really like the coin. Thought about having a necklace made from it wtihout damaging the coin. Thanks for your help. Know anything about Pottery....LOL
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