50 Centavos (Large type) 1903-1906 front 50 Centavos (Large type) 1903-1906 back
50 Centavos (Large type) 1903-1906 photo
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50 Centavos Large type

 
Silver (.900) (Copper .100) 13.4784 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
Philippines
Period
Insular Government (1901-1935)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1903-1906
Value
50 Centavos (0.50)
Currency
Peso (1857-1967)
Composition
Silver (.900) (Copper .100)
Weight
13.4784 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#15873
Rarity index
41%

Reverse

Eagle with spread wings above shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
· 1903 ·

Designers: Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 50 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 design element - a crescent moon and a five-pointed star on the obverse side, which represents the Islamic influence in the country's culture and history.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1903  2558 - - - - - -
1904  1355 - - - - - -
1904 S 2160000 - - - - - -
1905  475 - - - - - -
1905 S 852000 - - - - - -
1906  501 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos (Large type) 1903-1906 coin.