Philippines 1903 1/2 centavo

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1903 ½ Centavo RB
1903 ½ Centavo RD
1903 ½ Centavo Proof RB
1903 ½ Centavo Proof RD

This type was struck for the Philippines at the Philadelphia mint 1903-08 altho the dates 1905-08 are proof only. The denomination does not seem to have been popular, accounting for its speedy termination, but many must have been saved as souvenirs, as the coin is common in high grade.

Recorded Mintage: 12,084,000 plus 2,558 proofs.

Specification: 2.59 g, Bronze, 18 mm diameter, plain edge.

Catalog Reference: KM 162.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1901-2000, 47th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • Ganzon de Legarda, Angelita, Piloncitos to Pesos, A Brief History of Coinage in the Philippines, Manila: Bancom Development Corporation, 1976.

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