50 Centavos Large type

Features

Issuer Philippines
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
Number
N#
15873
References KM# 167,
Tracy L. Schmidt (editor); 2019. Standard Catalog of World Coins / 2001-Date (14th edition). Krause Publications, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, United States.
And 5 more volumes.
Schön# 6
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Series: 1903 series

Obverse

Standing woman, holding hammer on anvil in right hand, smoking volcano at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
FIFTY CENTAVOS
FILIPINAS

Translation: Philippines.

Engraver: Melecio Figueroa

Designers: Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber

Reverse

Eagle with spread wings above shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
· 1903 ·

Designers: Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber

Edge

Reeded

50 Centavos (Large type) -  obverse

© Harryg (CC BY)

Mints

United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
S United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1903  3 102 000 $ 28 $ 28 $ 28 74%
1903  Photo 2 558 $ 400 3% Proof
1903 S 3% 3 known
1904  11 000 11%
1904  Photo 1 355 $ 1300 2% Proof
1904 S Photo 2 160 000 $ 36 $ 61 33%
1905  Photo 475 $ 790 0.8% Proof
1905 S Photo 852 000 11%
1906  Photo 501 $ 2900 1.5% Proof

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Numista Rarity index: 43 Search tips
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Bullion value: USD 9.78 Search tips
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Past sales

Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232306
Lot 62580
Internet Archive
2 Feb 2023 1903 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR63)
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232249
Lot 62725
Internet Archive
1 Dec 2022 1903 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR63)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232231
Lot 61505
Internet Archive
28 Jul 2022 1903 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR60)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232231
Lot 61504
Internet Archive
28 Jul 2022 1903 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR62)
USD 336.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232124
Lot 63595
Internet Archive
16 Jun 2021 1903 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR60)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232046
Lot 62487
Internet Archive
11 Nov 2020 1903 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR63)
USD 312.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232045
Lot 61471
Internet Archive
4 Nov 2020 1903 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR64)
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232005
Lot 65400
Internet Archive
30 Jan 2020 1903 – Proof UNC
(NGC PR62)
USD 264.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232004
Lot 64369
Internet Archive
23 Jan 2020 1903 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR65)
USD 504.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)Picture 1 of a sold 50 Centavos (Large type)
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231933
Lot 63333
Internet Archive
15 Aug 2019 1903 – Proof UNC
(PCGS PR62)
USD 228.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
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