Philippines 1-SENTIMO (KM238)

1 Dozen Coins (12 Individual Coins)

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

Approximate Size:15.5 mm
Composition:Aluminum
KM#:238
Obverse Legend

I have a Burlap Sack Stamped 10,000 Pieces, Only 80,000 Where Ever Minted Equaling Aproximately 70,0000 Floating around in Various Conditions. These Coins HAVE NOT seen Circulation and Have Been Sitting In The Same Bag Since Minted. Over The Years The Sack Has Been Moved Around at Various Times Which May Have Caused Some Rubbing and Dents, I will Reach Into the Sack and Subtract Your Purchase. All The Coins Are AU Condition BUT Uncirculated Never Used In Trade.

Republika Ng Pilipinas
Reverse Legend

Voluta Imperiales

Country:PhilippinesSeries:1946~Today - Republic of the PhilippinesCatalog codes:World Coins km238Themes:Animals (Fauna) | Geometric Shapes | Heads of State | Heroes | Molluscs | Shells | Tribal Chiefs and CaciquesIssued on:1983Last issue date:1993Distribution:Standard CirculationWeight:0.7 gramsDiameter:15.5 mmComposition:AluminiumMint:Central Bank of Philippines, Security Plant Complex, Quezon CityOrientation:Medal alignment ↑O↑Shape:CircularRim:Raised. Front: internal rhombus. Back: not decoratedDenomination:1 s - Philippine sentimoEdge Variety:plain/smoothSubject:circulation type: shell/rulerComposition Details:99,2% aluminium, 0.8% magnesiumScore:53% Accuracy: HighDescription:Front: Sea shell
between (top, value) 1 SENTIMO
(left, name) VOLUTA IMPERIALIS
legend: none
Back Head of Mactan ruler Lapu-Lapu (left)
* c. 1491, † c. 1542 right of (name) LAPULAPU
mintmark: (neck) •ƒ (Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas)
legend: (state name) REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS
(bottom, year) 1983 - 1993
Mintage:
1983: 62.090.000 (unknown/unkn. in mint sets MS17/MS18)
1993 Proof: unknown (unknown in proof set PS20)
1984: 320.000
1985: 16.000 (unknown in mint set MS19)
1986: 80.000 (unknown in mint set MS20)
1987: 13.570.000 (unknown in mint set MS21)
1988: 26.861.000 (unknown in mint set MS22)
1989: unknown (unknown/unkn. in mint sets MS23/MS24)
1990: unknown (unknown/unkn. in mint sets MS25/MS26)
1991: unknown (unknown in mint sets MS27)
1992: unknown (unknown in mint sets MS28)
1993: unknown