1 Peso (Douglas MacArthur) 1947 front 1 Peso (Douglas MacArthur) 1947 back
1 Peso (Douglas MacArthur) 1947 photo

1 Peso Douglas MacArthur

1947 year
Silver (.800) (Copper .200) 20 g 35.5 mm
Description
Issuer
Philippines
Period
Republic (1946-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1947
Value
1 Peso
Currency
Peso (1857-1967)
Composition
Silver (.800) (Copper .200)
Weight
20 g
Diameter
35.5 mm
Thickness
2.5 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#12756
Rarity index
26%

Reverse

Bust of General Douglas MacArthur facing right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
DEFENDER AND LIBERATOR
• OF THE PHILIPPINES •
GEN. DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
OCT. 20. 1944
OF THE PHILIPPINES

Engraver: Laura Gardin Fraser

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1947 Philippines 1 Peso coin featuring Douglas MacArthur is that it was minted during the brief period of time when the Philippines was a commonwealth of the United States, before gaining its independence in 1946.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1947 S 100000 - - - - - -

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