Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Thursday, October 20, 2011
Under: Coin
After the Spanish-American War in 1898, Philippines were ceded to United States as part of their settlement between Spain and US. During the US administration, they issued a coinage for the Philippines Islands under the commonwealth regime until 1935.Below is the One Centavo (0.01PHP) and his specifications;Year: 1903-1936
Metal: Bronze
Weight : 4.7 g
Diameter : 24.8 mm Thickness: 1.45 mm
Shape: Round
Edge: Smooth
Obverse Lettering: UNITED STATES OF AMERICAReverse Lettering: ONE CENTAVO, FILIPINASOn this domination, the year mint 1905 is the rarest since the quantity produced on that year is only 471pcs, followed by 1904 with 1,355pcs and the most common is year 1936 M which has 17,455,000pcs circulated on that time. The smallest quantity minted, the higher price appraisal as of today. My item is only year 1933, where's the quantity is 8,393,000pcs minted for circulation and I bought it at price of Php10.00/pc (2011). My coins can still considered good physical condition, unclean and the other one got some edge dint. For a very fine condition on this item, price ranged at Php30~50.00 per piece + premium on rareness.
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