1986 PHILIPPINES 1 1 Sentimo KM238 Aluminum Coin Shell Only 80k Minted AU+

Description

Philippines 1 sentimo, 1983-1993
1 Single Individual Coin
AU Due to Sitting in Burlap Bag Since Minted
Cymbiola imperialis
The Imperial volute aka Cymbiola Imperialis is a member of the Volutidae family of predatory sea snails that range in size from 9 mm to over 500 mm.
The volutes have beautifully marked spiral shells (voluta is Latin for scroll) that are popular with collectors.
The 'Imperial volute' can grow up to 250 mm and is found in the shallow tropical waters of the Philippines.
The shell is prized among
Specifications
Mintage:
1988
26.861.000
1987
13.570.000
1986
80.000
1985
16.000
1984
320.000
1983
62.090.000
Information:
Krause number
KM# 238
Country
Philippines
Denomination
1 sentimo
Year
1983-1993
Period
Republic of the Philippines (1967 - 1994)
Coin type
Circulation coins
Composition
Aluminium
Edge type
Smooth
Shape
Round
Alignment
Medal (0°)
Weight (gr)
0.7
Diameter (mm)
15.5
Thickness (mm)
1.75
Legend:
Obverse
LAPULAPU / REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS
Lapu-Lapu, the first Filipino to resist Spanish domination in the Battle of Mactan, in which Ferdinand Magella, leader of the Spanish expedition was killed on April 27, 1521.
Reverse
1 SENTIMO / VOLUTA IMPERIALIS
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