20 Centavos (Large type) 1903-1906 front 20 Centavos (Large type) 1903-1906 back
20 Centavos (Large type) 1903-1906 photo
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20 Centavos Large type

 
Silver (.900) (Copper .100) 5.3849 g 23 mm
Description
Issuer
Philippines
Period
Insular Government (1901-1935)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1903-1906
Value
20 Centavos (0.20)
Currency
Peso (1857-1967)
Composition
Silver (.900) (Copper .100)
Weight
5.3849 g
Diameter
23 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#15872
Rarity index
29%

Reverse

Eagle with spread wings above shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
S · 1904 ·

Designers: Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 20 Centavos coin from the Philippines, minted between 1903 and 1906, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.900) and copper (.100), the coin has a unique shape, known as a "round-square" or "octagonal-round" shape, which sets it apart from other coins of its time.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1903  2558 - - - - - -
1903 S 150080 - - - - - -
1904  1355 - - - - - -
1904 S 2060000 - - - - - -
1905  475 - - - - - -
1905 S 420000 - - - - - -
1906  501 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Centavos (Large type) 1903-1906 coin.