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5 Centavos Large type
| Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) | 5.25 g | 21.3 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Insular Government (1901-1935) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1903-1928 |
| Value | 5 Centavos (0.05) |
| Currency | Peso (1857-1967) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel (75% Copper, 25% Nickel) |
| Weight | 5.25 g |
| Diameter | 21.3 mm |
| Thickness | 1.68 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#4353 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
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 5 Centavos coin from the Philippines, minted between 1903 and 1928, has an interesting feature. It bears the image of a Filipino woman, dressed in traditional attire, on its obverse side. This design was meant to symbolize the country's independence and national identity.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1903 | 2558 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1904 | 1355 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1905 | 471 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1906 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1908 | 500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1916 S | 300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1917 S | 2300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1918 S | 2780000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1919 S | 1220000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1920 | 1421000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1921 | 2132000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1925 M | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1926 M | 1200000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1927 M | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1928 M | 1000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Centavos (Large type) 1903-1928 coin.
