1 Peso Coin - American Occupation

One Peso Coin
American Occupation (1905)
photographs courtesy of www.philippinecoins.com

Obverse: Lady Liberty striking an anvil with a hammer with a volcano (Mt. Mayon) erupting in the background, "One Peso", "Filipinas"
Reverse: arms of the US Territories, "United States of America", year mark

Shape: round
Edge: reeded
Material: silver
Designer: Melecio Figueroa

The coin in the image above is very expensive! It's selling for $4000!

The figure of Lady Liberty striking the anvil with a hammer is supposed to depict the work done by the Americans in creating a progressive Philippines. Many suspect that the lady in the figure is actually Blanca, the daughter of the designer.

Arms of the Commonwealth

This is a broadwinged eagle, sitting atop a shield divided into two registers. The upper register has 13 stars, and the lower register has 13 vertical stripes.

71 comments:

  1. Anonymous10:37 AM

    i have about 10 of these coins. if anyone is interested in buying them please contact me at kat_gonzalez421@yahoo.com

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  2. Anonymous6:33 PM

    I have 2 of these coins; anyone interested to buy can contact me at marisarecto@yahoo.com.

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  3. Sir, I have a 1908 1 peso coin.... how much is it worth now?

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  4. Anonymous7:27 PM

    hello my name is jereme born in the united states, my dad was born in the philippines... and he gave me coins that match the description and photo of the coin I have about 12 to 15 coins if anyone is interested email me at pinoyflip19usn04@yahoo.com or call me at 1 (925) 639 6256

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  5. Anonymous7:30 PM

    It's jereme again about the coins ill even sell it for cheap and I mean cheap remember around 15 coins that match the description and photo.

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  6. Anonymous2:07 PM

    hi i'm karen from quezon city, phils. i have about eleven of these: 9 pieces 1907 and 2 pieces 1908. if anyone is interested, please contact me icedchiq@yahoo.com

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  7. Anonymous2:04 PM

    i have 14 of these coins, 7 - 1907, 6 - 1908, and 1 - 1909, if interested in buying them, please email me at maricar_o_romero1218@yahoo.com

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  8. i have one a 1908, u can buy it any time, delivered to your doorstep, email me at clet_cute@yahoo.com

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  9. Anonymous8:26 PM

    hi! i have one of these coins, 1909, anybody interested to buy one just email me at rose_escalada@yahoo.com

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  10. Anonymous3:52 PM

    I am from Angeles City and I have 7 of these coins; 1 1907, 3 1908, 2 1909 and one I can not recognized.I also have a 1906 5-dollar gold coin. Anybody interested can e-mail me at qwerty_1171@yahoo.com

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  11. Anonymous2:45 AM

    Hi, same story with these guys, i have
    5 - 1907
    3 - 1908
    2 - 1909
    1 - 1910

    email me at bigbangmark@yahoo.com if interested in purchasing these coins..

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  12. Anonymous3:27 PM

    broad not braod

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  13. I have a 1905 silver peso. I see that it is worth considerably more than some of the others. My email address is: DLS030851@aol.com

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  14. Anonymous8:14 AM

    i have coins like this dated 1903
    email: migwaygen@mail.com

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  15. Anonymous3:56 PM

    I have a 1908 and 1905-S coins too. here's my number 09176692042 if you want to buy such coin.

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  16. Anonymous10:17 AM

    i have two pieces of these coins dated 1907. willing to sell it for cheap price. e mail me at l.cflores@ymail.com cel. 09155724245

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  17. hi i have a piece of 1907 peso coin...anyone interested n buying contact me @09266742796

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  18. Anonymous8:03 AM

    I have one of these coins. If you are interested in purchasing it, please contact me at sunnydeee@sbcglobal.net.

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  19. Still interested? If you do, you may reach me at blackstallionaugust73@yahoo.com

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  20. Anonymous10:31 AM

    Guys guys guys and ladies, you cannot simply sell these 1903-1945 silver coins for $4000, why? Because you have to grade them first by PCGS / NGC if they have a rarity and artistic value of 70 (which is the perfect score for numismatic coins) then you can sell them for $4000 if they have a score of 63 and below they can only be sold for $20~$35 because they'll be considered as bullion (generic precious metal selling slightly under/above melting value) 'cause they have a low grading score.

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  22. Peter3:57 PM

    I have 1 of this coin and a 1 5o centavo of this edition.I am based in Cagayan de Oro City.anyone interested email me. Malmsteen_701@yahoo.com

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  23. i have 1 1907 coin. if anyone is interested in buying them please contact me at elliezarabelo@yahoo.com

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  24. I have a collection of old Phil. and foreign coins,and 1974 PREMYO SAVINGS BONDS. Interested to buy them may email me at rossgmalinao@yahoo.com

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    1. Anonymous8:10 AM

      Hi, i have a 10 peso 1976 premyo savings bond. How much is the value for those kind of bonds today? Thank u

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    2. Anonymous8:11 AM

      Hi, i have a 10 peso 1976 premyo savings bond. How much is the value for those kind of bonds today? Thank u

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  26. I have 50 pieces more or less of these coins. If anyone interested you may contact me at charlixxviissor@yahoo.com and my mobile # (63)09173992475

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  27. Anonymous9:28 PM

    im buying one peso coin 1903 to 1945, or 10cents, 50 cents and 20 cents.09228345845/ 3475845

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  28. Anonymous9:49 PM

    Hi i do have a 1903 silver coin with interesting japanese characters, i believe that this one is ultra rare since it has a japanese era history on it...

    email me at iceman2124@gmail.com if someone is interested. thanks! =)

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  30. I have 10 of this coin. is it really worth 4000 dollars? pls comment back thanks

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  31. The value of the coin depends on the CONDITION and DATE of a coin. If the coin is in mint state (MS-60 up to MS) like the one on the photo (1905, 1 peso) then it sells for around $200 - $420, or more if certified by a Numismatic Grading company, but if the condition is on in Fine – Very Fine condition then it is worth only $13.00 - $20.00.

    Here is a grading system

    (P-1) Poor - Barely identifiable; must have date and mintmark, otherwise pretty thrashed.
    (FR-2) Fair - Worn almost smooth but lacking the damage Poor coins have.
    (G-4) Good - Heavily worn such that inscriptions merge into the rims in places; details are mostly gone.
    (VG-8) Very Good - Very worn, but all major design elements are clear, if faint. Little if any central detail.
    (F-12) Fine - Very worn, but wear is even and overall design elements stand out boldly. Almost fully-separated rims.
    (VF-20) Very Fine - Moderately worn, with some finer details remaining. All letters of LIBERTY, (if present,) should be readable. Full, clean rims.
    (EF-40) Extremely Fine - Lightly worn; all devices are clear, major devices bold.
    (AU-50) About Uncirculated - Slight traces of wear on high points; may have contact marks and little eye appeal.
    (AU-58) Very Choice About Uncirculated - - Slightest hints of wear marks, no major contact marks, almost full luster, and positive eye appeal.
    (MS-60) Mint State Basal - Strictly uncirculated but that's all; ugly coin with no luster, obvious contact marks, etc.
    (MS-63) Mint State Acceptable - Uncirculated, but with contact marks and nicks, slightly impaired luster, overall basically appealing appearance. Strike is average to weak.
    (MS-65) Mint State Choice - Uncirculated with strong luster, very few contact marks, excellent eye appeal. Strike is above average.
    (MS-68) Mint State Premium Quality - Uncirculated with perfect luster, no visible contact marks to the naked eye, exceptional eye appeal. Strike is sharp and attractive.
    (MS-69) Mint State All-But-Perfect - Uncirculated with perfect luster, sharp, attractive strike, and very exceptional eye appeal. A perfect coin except for microscopic flaws (under 8x magnification) in planchet, strike, or contact marks.
    (MS-70) Mint State Perfect - The perfect coin. There are no microscopic flaws visible to 8x, the strike is sharp, perfectly-centered, and on a flawless planchet. Bright, full, original luster and outstanding eye appeal.

    Email me at lumang.gamit@yahoo.com for questions and appraisals.

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  32. I have a 1903 silver peso
    contact me:5374027 (Indonesia)

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  33. I will pay $10 for each coin. Contact me at admin@mosttrustedptcs.info

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  34. Anonymous10:50 AM

    anyone in cebu area with coins to sell, email us: pesobandido@yahoo.com

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  35. Anonymous5:12 PM

    i have 1 of this coin and i think it can be sell about $4000 it is a silver color and easy to clean by a WD40 cleaner... email me jeffersoncruz_2188@yahoo.com

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  36. i have 1 of 1907 coin.if you are interested.please contact me mobile number +6309497519990 or e-mail me at shalal_bustillo@yahoo.com.ph


    thank you,

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  37. Anonymous3:03 PM

    I have one 1907 coin. If anyone interested in buying please contact me @ 09277011235/09082606199

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  38. Anonymous10:54 AM

    Hi ! I'm Erwin from Quezon City, i have 1 of these coin that matches the description, a 1908 one peso coin. I'm planning on selling it, kindly message me for offers at my email, it's k1y6x@yahoo.com.ph .. Thanks !!

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  39. Anonymous11:20 AM

    where can i sell my one peso american coin (1907)

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  40. Anyone who has a 1906 American era 1 Peso to sell pls contact with me ...

    metingulgez@gmail.com

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  41. Anonymous1:19 PM

    i have a similar 1pc one pesos 1903 coin am willing to sell it for lower than 4000 dollars

    i also have 3pcs five centavos 1933 coins

    if ur interested kindly email me at pastorsen77@yahoo.com

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  42. Anonymous11:53 AM

    my grandpa owns twenty pieces of the 1907 proof version of US-Philippines One peso silver coins. He sold one in the US auction and fetch around 250 thousand US dollars. I am really amazed how profitable coin collecting is..

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  43. Anonymous12:07 PM

    Mr. Ken Seymore gave the final presentation entitled ³The Philippine Mystery 1909 Proof Coin². He related a tale presented to him in a letter some many years ago. It was an offer to sell a Philippine 1909 Proof One Peso Coin. The letter told the story of twenty known pieces and that they had been confirmed by the mint as real but not authenticated because they were smuggled by mint employees. Such pieces were not presently known to exist. The pieces are now scattered amongst three owners somewhere in Manila. What puzzled Ken more was why this coin is not presented before? Further research revealed that there was a plan to have them circulated to the Philippines in the same time as the 4 July 1909 Philippine Independence Day ceremony from the United States. The identity of the individual who offered the piece has long ago been forgotten, because at the time it was felt the piece was counterfeit. It was only recently that these new facts have crossed together. To this day the pieces have not shown up. Hopefully, they will, and more research can be done. Several people in the audience showed some excitement over the possibilities of these pieces existing and being real.

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  44. Anonymous12:48 PM

    Since U.S. mints had to replace nearly all of the Islands silver coinage in 1907 it was not felt that there were enough resources to make 1907 Proof Sets. When Proof Set production resumed in 1908 all of the silver coins, including the 1908 One Peso, were struck in the newly authorized reduced weight and fineness. 1909 was the last year of production for Philippine Proof coins and the only year that the reduced size and weight One Peso Proof not circulated.

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  45. Anonymous12:59 PM

    I'm a specialist in Philippine coins but I have yet to see 1909 Proof one peso specie.

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  46. Anonymous1:51 PM

    hellow.
    i have one coin 1905 ONE PESO FILIPINAS. CAGAYAN DE ORO is my location. txt me if interested. 09063808035
    i got this coin from my grandmother. i have no idea what this coin will bring to me. hehe.

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  47. Anonymous9:21 AM


    We are buying coins 1945 and older in Cebu. Text: 09098672734

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    1. Anonymous9:47 AM

      I have my 1907 and 1878 coins here. Contact me if you are interested to buy. 09077665440

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  48. Anonymous11:41 AM

    sir i have 1907 1 peso coin how much is it worth now

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  49. i have 3 pcs of PREMYO SAVINGS BOND-2-10 PESOS AND 1-20 PESOS (1975 AND 1978) If you are interested to buy contact me on my #09103411641

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  50. Anonymous8:09 AM

    Want to buy coins, 1945 and older, also buying old banknotes. Meet up in Cebu, email: Worldmetals@yahoo.com

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  51. i am selling my phil-amer.coins 1902 to 1945 -i am 53 years old.living manila-you may email me eilleenclark@yahoo.com or cp#09489333789.
    serious buyers only.

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  52. Anonymous6:43 PM

    i have 1 of these coins, if there is someone interested of buying it please contact me at dannyboy_leyte@yahoo.com

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  53. Anonymous8:59 PM

    i have 1 peso 1907 and 1908 if you had interested to buy just email me at lawrencesemilla@yahoo.com .. thanks

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  54. Anonymous11:13 AM

    Uhm, Hi! I have a 1909 1peso coin, if anyone is interested to have a look at it, just email me, I don't know if it's condition is good, so, I really don't have any idea of it's value. thanks! :) otonski17@yahoo.com

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  55. Anonymous11:17 AM


    Uhm, Hi! I have a 1909 1peso coin, if anyone is interested to have a look at it, just email me, I don't know if it's condition is good, so, I really don't have any idea of it's value. thanks! :) otonski17@yahoo.com 09157224895

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  56. Anonymous12:43 AM

    sir/mam I have 1 piece. dated 1909. it is in good condition. I dont know hqw much it is, but I am wilin to sell it for medication. arlyngarcia1412.@yahoo.com 09054899093

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  57. I got 1 pc 1908 contact me at bernadine_daluz@yahoo.com

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  58. Hi i have 2 coins 1907 and 1909 if you buy just call me 09268599287

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  59. 18 pc 10 cents 1960-1966 coin
    2pcs 50 cent 1964 coin
    1 pc rizal 1979 coin
    2 pc francisco baltazar na 10 cent
    pm nyo po ako pls,,salamat po have a nic e day

    contact me rhaine8888@gmail.com

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  60. hi i have a piece of 1907 peso coin...anyone interested n buying contact me johnofficialweb@gmail.com

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  61. hi i have a piece of 1907 peso coin...anyone interested n buying contact me johnofficialweb@gmail.com

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  62. My husband have 1 piece of legit 1909 1peso coin, we are willing to sell this, for those interested just email me at dhinamartin@yahoo.com or dhinamartin@gmail.com

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  63. I have a premyo peso bond 50 and 20 and 10 pls. Inquire 0935 658 0146

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  64. i have also that 1905 proof one peso coin, very elusive 471 pieces in mintage

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  65. I have 4 us peso coin 1907 1908 1909 how much u buy it text me 09161946122

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  66. I have 4 pcs one peso coin how much you buy it ricky.josol007@gmail.com

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  67. I have 3 pcs one peso old us philppines coin...how much you buy... cp #0932335649

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  68. Brian Ong6:33 PM

    We BUY and SELL:

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