1903 Philippine Centavo
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About This Coin
The 1903 Philippine Centavo is a United States cent from the Philippines Centavos 1903-1945 series — the first year of the series. The obverse features a male figure seated beside a hammer and anvil and the reverse displays an eagle above a shield, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Produced during the Progressive Era, when President Theodore Roosevelt championed a renaissance in American coin design that produced some of the most beautiful coins ever struck. Struck in bronze. A notable auction result reached $1.1K in MS66BN grade at Stack's Bowers. Designed by Melecio Figueroa.
