½ Centavo

Features

Issuer Philippines
Period Insular Government (1901-1935)
Type Standard circulation coin
Years 1903-1908
Value ½ Centavo (0.005)
Currency Peso (1857-1967)
Composition Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Zinc and Tin)
Weight 2.6 g
Diameter 17.5 mm
Thickness 1 mm
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized Yes
Number
N#
4354
References KM# 162,
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# 1
Gerhard Schön; 2022. Weltmünzkatalog / 20. Jahrhundert: 1901-2000 (47. Auflage). Battenberg Gietl Verlag, Regenstauf, Germany.
And 1 more volumes.

Series: 1903 series

Obverse

Seated man with hammer and anvil facing right, smoking volcano at right.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
HALF CENTAVO
FILIPINAS

Translation: Philippines.

Designers: Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber

Reverse

Eagle with spread wings above shield.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
· 1908 ·

Designers: Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber

Edge

Smooth

½ Centavo -  obverse

© Harryg (CC BY)

Mint

United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)

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Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC Frequency
1903  Photo 12 084 000 $ 1.10 $ 2.60 $ 3.70 $ 3.70 $ 3.70 $ 64 79%
1903  Photo 2 558 $ 380 1.5% Proof
1904  Photo 5 654 000 $ 3.10 $ 8.00 $ 15 $ 34 34%
1904  Photo 1 355 $ 440 0.5% Proof
1905  Photo 471 0.8% Proof only
1906  Photo 500 0.5% Proof only
1908  Photo 500 $ 680 1.5% Proof only

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Pictures Sale Date Version Grade Sold price
Picture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ Centavo
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232345
Lot 62465
Internet Archive
2 Nov 2023 1903 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ½ Centavo
Katz
Auction 94
Lot 2047
Internet Archive
30 Aug 2023 1903 UNC USD 15.20
(EUR 14.00)
(+ buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ Centavo
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232241
Lot 62581
Internet Archive
6 Oct 2022 1903 UNC
(PCGS MS66 Red and Brown)
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ Centavo
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232219
Lot 62662
Internet Archive
5 May 2022 1903 UNC
(NGC MS64 Red and Brown)
USD 55.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ Centavo
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Select Auction 232213
Lot 65584
Internet Archive
24 Mar 2022 1903 UNC
(PCGS MS66 Red)
USD 408.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ Centavo
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232119
Lot 62550
Internet Archive
12 May 2021 1903 UNC
(PCGS MS66 Red)
USD 1320.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ Centavo
Heritage Auctions
Wednesday & Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232013
Lot 64412
Internet Archive
25 Mar 2020 1903 UNC
(PCGS MS66 Red and Brown)
USD 109.00
(incl. buyer's premium)
Picture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ Centavo
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 232003
Lot 63380
Internet Archive
16 Jan 2020 1903 UNC
The lot includes several items.
Picture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ Centavo
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231949
Lot 61355
Internet Archive
5 Dec 2019 1903 UNC
(PCGS MS66 Red and Brown)
Unsold
Picture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ CentavoPicture 1 of a sold ½ Centavo
Heritage Auctions
Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231940
Lot 61424
Internet Archive
3 Oct 2019 1903 UNC
The lot includes several items.
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