Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Friday, March 16, 2012,
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Coin
If we been involved in collecting rare or commemorative coins, we need at least to know the how to grade the coin condition as a basic bases to it's purchase value.
See the estimated grade / condition level designation above each pair of pictures. View each grade level and compare your coin. When your coin fails to match the details of a particular grade, figure your coin to be the grade prior.
Good ~ Very heavily Worn with even wear over the entire coin surface. Artwork is outlined but may la... Continue reading ...
Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Thursday, October 20, 2011,
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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 S... Continue reading ...
Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Tuesday, October 18, 2011,
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Postal Stamp
May 15, 1974 First Day Covers in commemorating Gabriela Silang for her bravery against the Spaniards. Envelops are attached with a block of four stamps, issued as one of the Famous Filipino Series in the Philippines Postal Stamps.Her complete name is María Josefa Gabriela Cariño Silang (March 19, 1731 – September 20, 1763), she was the wife of the Ilocano insurgent leader, Diego Silang. Following Diego's assassination in 1763, she led the group for four months.Together with Cariño, and S... Continue reading ...
Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Monday, October 17, 2011,
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Postal Stamp
The stamp issued through commemorating the proclamation of independence of the Republic of the Philippines under the power of United States of America, July 4 1946. The set is compose of three types; Red, Green & Blue with the value of 2c, 6c, 12c consecutively in singles and 30 pieces per sheet. The stamp shows a Filipina woman with a native dress of our country, a crown of laurel and stand holding a Philippine National Flag, behind her is the different flag of other countries. The stamp iss... Continue reading ...
Posted by jov3n- trader202 on Friday, October 14, 2011,
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Coin
Commemorating Philippine Culture Decade, One Peso. I know this coin long ago at my school days and used this to buy some sweets, at that time... I'm not quite yet interested to collect coins. I purchased this item now (2011) to other trader for the price of Php20.00/pc.Obverse: Seal of the Republic of the Philippines
Lettering: REPUBLIKA NG PILIPINAS, 1-PISO 
Reverse: Busts of 3 Indigenous Filipinos, Rice Terraces, Hills, Abaca Plants, Zamboanga VintasLettering: DEKADA NG KULTURANG PILIPINO, 1... Continue reading ...
