Philly Mint

FilamCoins

Anybody know the history behind this coin? Why was it minted in Philly? Are there other countries with this kind of mint mark? The Philadelphia Mint produced coins for the Philippines for many years, but they are identified by the absense of a mint mark (like U.S. coins during that period).

oldshep

Neat coin of "old muttonchops" - Spineynorman on this forum collects world coins minted in the US,maybe he will see this and chime in.

Shep

21Walker

Hi Mr PhilAm, I am currently looking at a 5 Sucres, Only on where it says PHILA USA on yours, The one I am looking at has Mexico........dated 1944. Looks like Ecuador didn't have there own mint and contracted to the lowest bidder.........just my take on it and have a great trip.........Rick


Link to the one I won (1943)