1929 Philippine Ten Centavos

About This Coin

The 1929 Philippine Ten Centavos is a United States cent from the Philippines Ten Centavos 1903-1945 series — 19th of 25 years in the series. In 1929, coins were struck at the M 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. A notable auction result reached $380 in MS65 grade at eBay. Designed by Melecio Figueroa.