Philippines 1 sentimo, 1983-1993

1 Single Individual Coin

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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