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The upper serif of the S mintmark is thicker/heavier than the lower serif. Inverted S mintmarks—a byproduct of the hand-made nature of working dies in this era—are known among several U.S. coin denominations and types, including Lincoln cents, Mercury dimes, and Standing Liberty and Washington quarters. This Philippines version from 1918 is a popular and valuable die variety.
Reverse Description
An eagle is portrayed in the center atop an American shield with 13 stars. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is written around the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Catalog Information
GSID:
373177
Designer:
Melico Figueroa
Fineness:
0.75
Weight (gr):
10 gr
Weight (oz):
0.353 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.2411 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
27
Coin Shape:
Round
Edge:
Reeded
Variety:
U.S. Philippines, S over Inverted S
Variety 2:
Allen-14.07a, FS-501
Coin Date:
1918-S
Denomination:
50c
Designation:
MS
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mint Mark:
S
Mintage:
2,202,000
Coinage Type:
U.S. Philippines Coinage
Coinage Years:
1907-1921
Composition:
Silver
PCGS #:
509685
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Coin Value History
1918-S 50c U.S. Philippines, S over Inverted S, Allen-14.07a, FS-501 MS
Value By Grade
1918-S 50c U.S. Philippines, S over Inverted S, Allen-14.07a, FS-501 MS
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Greysheet & CPG® Values
| Grade | CPG Value (Retail) | Greysheet Price (Wholesale) |
|---|---|---|
| MS66 | $5,500 | $1,234 |
| MS65 | $3,000 | $1,234 |
| MS64 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS63 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS62 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS61 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| MS60 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU58 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU55 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU53 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| AU50 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF45 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| XF40 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
| VF20 | $1,234 | $1,234 |
U.S. Philippines 50c 1903-1905 MS [Type]
Worth: $24 – $360
1903 50c U.S. Philippines MS
Worth: $10 – $360
1903-S 50c U.S. Philippines MS
Worth: $30,000 – $50,000
1904 50c U.S. Philippines MS
Worth: $40 – $1,700
1904-S 50c U.S. Philippines MS
Worth: $10 – $3,000
1905-S 50c U.S. Philippines MS
Worth: $15 – $3,750
U.S. Philippines 50c 1907-1921 MS [Type]
Worth: $22 – $3,000
1907 50c U.S. Philippines MS
Worth: $10 – $2,200
1907-S 50c U.S. Philippines MS
Worth: $10 – $3,600
1908-S 50c U.S. Philippines MS
Worth: $15 – $4,000
1909-S 50c U.S. Philippines MS
Worth: $12 – $2,600
1917-S 50c U.S. Philippines MS
Worth: $10 – $1,800
1918-S 50c U.S. Philippines MS
Worth: $25 – $3,600
1919-S 50c U.S. Philippines MS
Worth: $5 – $2,000
1920-(M) 50c U.S. Philippines MS
Worth: $5 – $650
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