Philippines 1904 1/2 centavo

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1904 ½ Centavo BN
1904 ½ Centavo RB
1904 ½ Centavo RD
1904 1/2 Centavo Proof RB

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: 5,654,000.

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

Catalog Reference: KM 162.

Source:

  • Basso, Aldo P., Coins, Medals and Tokens of the Philippines, Menlo Park, CA: 1968.
  • 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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