1918 Philippine Five Centavos
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About This Coin
The 1918 Philippine Five Centavos is a United States cent from the Philippines Five Centavos 1903-1945 series — 8th of 25 years in the series. In 1918, 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. Minted during and after World War I, as America emerged as a global power and experienced the prosperity of the Roaring Twenties. Estimated market value across variants is approximately $41K. A notable auction result reached $41K in MS64 grade at Heritage Auctions. Designed by Melecio Figueroa.
