1905 (S) Philippine Peso Allen-16.06 Curved Serif

Coin Details

Auction Record

$60,000 � MS64 � 01-16-2022 � Heritage Auctions

Description

The 1905 (S) Philippine Peso Allen-16.06 Curved Serif is a peso produced at the San Francisco Mint as part of the Philippines Peso 1903-1945 series. The obverse features a female figure standing beside an anvil, holding a hammer, while the reverse displays an eagle above a shield. Designed by Melicio Figueroa. Struck in 90% silver, 10% copper, with a reeded edge. Cataloged as PCGS #90385. The Philippine Peso was the highest denomination circulating coin in the series, struck in 80% silver (later 75%). The crown-sized silver peso is the most impressive coin in the Philippine series. Key dates include the 1906-S and 1912-S.