Philippines 1 sentimo, 1983-1993
100 Individual Coins.
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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