1944 S 50C with obverse of 1921

On January 30, 2012 coin928 posted a Journal entry describing what he believed was a new die variety of the 1944 S US/Philippine Fifty Centavos. http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/JournalDetail.aspx?JournalEntryID=10460

In my journal entry of the same date http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/JournalDetail.aspx?JournalEntryID=10463 I responded that the coin appeared to be a new die variety but that I would really like to see pictures of a mint state example of this coin to be sure.

A dealer in the Philippines recently offered one of these coins on eBay and provided some very nice pictures depicting the two die varieties. http://www.ebay.com/itm/170812855005?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1438.l2649

The coin, which was uncertified, was listed as "1944 S 50 Centavos OBVERSE of 1921 NEW Discovery Unlisted Error". It was described as Lustrous Uncirculated, previously cleaned, with light contact marks, and sold for $22.49.

The attached photo is from the dealer's eBay posting. The difference between the two die varieties is the detail and contours of the volcano.

If you are interested in learning more about US/Philippine coins please visit my US/Philippine Type Set at http://coins.www.collectors-society.com/registry/coins/SetListing.aspx?PeopleSetID=51257

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