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½ Centavo
| Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Zinc and Tin) | 2.6 g | 17.5 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Insular Government (1901-1935) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1903-1908 |
| Value | ½ Centavo (0.005) |
| Currency | Peso (1857-1967) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Zinc and Tin) |
| Weight | 2.6 g |
| Diameter | 17.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4354 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 16% |
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings above shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
· 1908 ·
Designers: Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Centavo coin from the Philippines, minted between 1903 and 1908, is interesting because it was one of the first coins to feature a Filipino national hero, Emilio Aguinaldo, on its obverse side. This coin was minted during the American colonial period in the Philippines, and it was a significant departure from the traditional Spanish colonial coins that had been used previously. The inclusion of Aguinaldo's image on the coin was a symbol of the country's struggle for independence and a reflection of the shift towards a more nationalistic identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 2558 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 | 1355 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 | 471 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Centavo 1903-1908 coin.
