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1 Peso Large type
| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 26.9563 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Insular Government (1901-1935) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1903-1906 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1857-1967) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 26.9563 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2.4 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4349 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings above shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
· 1905 ·
Designers: Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Why is the 1906-S Peso so rare and thus counterfeited?
At that time, all 1906-S Pesos became more expensive than face value due to rapidly rising price of silver.
These where melted and reduced in size, thus the smaller One Peso starting 1907. Known certified highest version is only at MS62.
See https://www.pcgs.com/coinfacts/coin/1906-s-peso/90386
Interesting fact
The 1 Peso (Large Type) coin from the Philippines, minted between 1903 and 1906, has an interesting feature. The coin's obverse side bears the image of King Alfonso XIII of Spain, who was the king at the time the coin was minted. This is notable because the Philippines was a Spanish colony at the time, and the inclusion of the king's image on the coin symbolizes the country's connection to Spain.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 2558 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1903 S | 11361000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 | 1365 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 S | 6600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 | 475 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 S | 6116000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 | 501 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 S | 201000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Large type) 1903-1906 coin.
