Philippines 1 Peso, United States administration
Well documentedSupported by multiple reputable specialist catalogues or publications.
Period
1903-1912
Issuing entity
PhilippinesLarge silver peso struck for the Philippines under United States administration, bearing both Philippine and United States legends.
Historical context
The United States issued a distinct coinage for the Philippines rather than extending its own currency.
Design
- Obverse
- Standing female figure at an anvil
- Reverse
- Arms of the United States with the legend naming the Philippine Islands
Identification
- Mint
- Struck at United States mints; the mint mark must be read to attribute the issue
Catalogue references
No catalogue numbers recorded. Numbers are only published once transcribed from a verified edition of a standard catalogue — they are never inferred.
Research required
- Weight and fineness changes across the series to be transcribed from a verified catalogue
- Mint mark and year table to be transcribed
- Catalogue numbers require transcription