Coin and Paper Money Collecting/1944 coin

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Expert: - 5/3/2010


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hi my uncle has a 1944 united states made filipinas twenty cent silver coin he was wondering how much it is worth thank you for your help

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Hi Athena,
This is one of the last and most common years that this coin was made. In mint condition with full shiny luster it's worth $5. In circulated condition they usually sell for just a couple of dollars. Many times they are sold in bulk at silver bullion value.
Now, there is also a higher value variety. Just to the left of the date is a small letter D. If you look at it under a magnifying loop with at least 10x magnification, this variety will look like small pieces of a letter S coming out from beneath the D.
This kind is worth anywhere from $10 to over $100 depending on condition.
Let me know if you have any follow-up questions.
Thanks! =)

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My specialty is world coins from the 18th to 20th centuries, primarily non-US foreign coins and related areas such as errors and exonumia (tokens, medals, etc.). I can answer questions relating to identification, grading, selling, preservation and evaluation of such items. In addition to catalog value, I can give you the practical market value and trends for specific types of coins. I will also take questions regarding counterfeits (both modern and antique) and on how to identify them. I am NOT knowledgeable in paper money/banknotes, ancient or "shipwreck" coins. Thank you.

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