1 Centavo (Soldier head with countermark) 1899 front 1 Centavo (Soldier head with countermark) 1899 back
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1 Centavo Soldier head with countermark

1899 year
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Island of Panay (Philippine notgeld)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1899
Value
1 Centavo (0.01)
Currency
Peso (1857-1967)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled, Countermarked
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#341868
Rarity index
95%

Reverse

Radiating sun within triangle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNO CENTAVO
PANAY
NACIONAL LIBERTAD

Translation: One centavo. National liberty.

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The 1 Centavo coin from the Island of Panay (Philippine notgeld) made of Copper and minted in 1899 features a unique countermark on the soldier's head, which was added as a security measure to prevent counterfeiting.