1 Centavo, Philippines

1 Centavo, Philippines, 1903-1936 obverse image1 Centavo, Philippines, 1903-1936 reverse image
1 Centavo coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Philippines flagPhilippines
  • Years of Minting:
    1903-1936
  • Period:
    Insular Government (1901-1935)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    Manila, Philippines (1728-1889, 1920-1922, 1925-1940), United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date), Manila, Philippines (1728-1889, 1920-1922, 1925-1940), United States Mint of San Francisco, United States (1854-date)
1 Centavo Reference Price

Reference Price

$9.39-$150.00

The actual value of the coin may differ depending on its condition, luster, rarity, and other factors. This is a rough estimation.

1 Centavo Coin Design

Coin Design

Reverse

Description:

Eagle with spread wings above shield.

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber

Obverse

Description:

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

Engraver:

n/a

Designer:

Melicio Figueroa, Charles Barber

Edge

Description:

Smooth

1 Centavo Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:

ONE CENTAVO FILIPINAS

Reverse:

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA · 1908 ·

1 Centavo Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Zinc and Tin)

Size

1 Centavo sizes
  • Weight:5.3 g
  • Diameter:24.8 mm
  • Thickness:1.45 mm
  • Edge:Smooth

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