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50 Centavos Large type
Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 13.4784 g | 30 mm |
Issuer | Philippines |
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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 |
Numista | N#15873 |
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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 |
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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.