© Coinsberg
© Coinsberg
5 Sentimos
| Brass | 2.5 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Philippines |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1946-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1979-1982 |
| Value | 5 Sentimos (0.05 PHP) |
| Currency | Piso (1967-date) |
| Composition | Brass |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Thickness | 1.3 mm |
| Shape | Scalloped (with 8 notches) |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | 2 January 1998 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#6122 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 6% |
Reverse
Head of Melchora Aquino facing front-left.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS
5
SENTIMOS
BSP
MELCHORA
AQUINO
Translation: Republic of the Philippines.
Edge
Plain
Comment
Varieties of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas with mintmark BSP exist. For the dies are different, there are a lot of features, which help to distinguish them. The description gives only some of the features, which are enough for attribution.Obverse
Die 1 - Thin script with curved serifs. The hair behind ear combed horizontally.
Die 2 - Thin script with curved serifs. The hair behind the ear combed up.
Die 3 - Thick script with flat serifs. The hair behind the ear combed up.
Reverse 1981
Die A - Thin script, legends far from rim.
Die B - Thick script, legends close to rim.
