½ Centavo, Philippines

½ Centavo, Philippines, 1903-1908 obverse image½ Centavo, Philippines, 1903-1908 reverse image
½ Centavo coin main info

Main information

  • Country:
    Philippines flagPhilippines
  • Years of Minting:
    1903-1908
  • Period:
    Insular Government (1901-1935)
  • Coin Type:
    Standard circulation coin
  • Edge:
    Smooth
  • Shape:
    Round
  • Technique:
    Milled
  • Mint:
    United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)
½ Centavo Reference Price

Reference Price

$1.25-$600.00

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

½ 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

½ Centavo Lettering

Lettering

Obverse:


HALF CENTAVO FILIPINAS

Reverse:


UNITED STATES OF AMERICA · 1908 ·

½ Centavo Physical Feature

Physical Feature

Composition

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

Size

½ Centavo sizes
  • Weight:2.6 g
  • Diameter:17.5 mm
  • Thickness:1 mm
  • Edge:Smooth
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