1916 Philippine Centavo

About This Coin

The 1916 Philippine Centavo is a United States cent from the Philippines Centavos 1903-1945 series — 13th of 36 years in the series. In 1916, coins were struck at the San Francisco Mint. 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 $223 in MS64 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Melecio Figueroa.