1 Peso Small type
| Silver (.800) (Copper .200) | 20 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Insular Government (1901-1935) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1907-1912 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Peso (1857-1967) |
| Composition | Silver (.800) (Copper .200) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4634 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 11% |
Reverse
Eagle with spread wings above shield.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
· 1908 ·
Designers: Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Sea Salvaged US-Philippine Peso Coins
Coin design in both sides is similar to that of 1903 - 1906 Philippine Peso. Only difference is in the amount of silver content, weight and diameter of the coin.
In 1942, over 16 million Pesos in silver were thrown into the sea near Corregidor to avoid being captured by the invading Japanese forces. Majority of those thrown where dated 1907 to 1912 Peso (small type).
Since the war, over 10 million Pesos have been salvaged but are typically corroded due to being in saltwater for a long time. As of 2007, an estimated 3.5 million still remains under seawater. It is therefore typical to see listings in ebay anywhere online about “sea salvaged” US-Philippine One Peso coin and might be even underweight.
See https://warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/silver-salvage-in-caballo-bay-japans-sabotaged-treasure-hunt/ and https://coins.www.collectors-society.com/wcm/CoinView.aspx?sc=327782
Interesting fact
The 1 Peso (Small type) coin from the Philippines, minted between 1907 and 1912, features a unique design element - a stylized representation of the Philippine islands on the reverse side, surrounded by the coin's denomination and the words "Filipinas" and "Isla de Luzon." This design was meant to symbolize the country's rich cultural heritage and geographical identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1907 | 2 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1907 S | 10218000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 | 501 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 S | 20954944 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1909 S | 7578000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1910 S | 3153559 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1911 S | 463000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1912 S | 680000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Small type) 1907-1912 coin.
