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1905-S U.S. Philippines, Straight Serif One Peso MS Allen 16.06a, FS-301 Values
Details
The upper serif of the 1 in the date is straight (making the top of the numeral triangle-shaped), rather than distinctly curved. All 1905-S pesos are uncommon, because by 1906 the rising price of silver made the coins worth more as precious metal than as legal tender. By 1911 as many as 90 percent of the 6,056,000 minted had been pulled from circulation and melted. Most of the coins of this mintage have a curved upper serif on the number 1 of the date. The Straight Serif would later be the normal style for 1906 pesos. But for the 1905-S it’s an extremely rare die variety, especially in Mint State, where its value runs in the thousands of dollars.
This coin is made of Silver and has a current melt value of $45.44
Reverse: An eagle is portrayed in the center atop an American shield with 13 stars. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA is written around the periphery with the date at the bottom.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
San Francisco
Mintage:
6,056,000
Coinage Type:
U.S. Philippines Coinage
Coinage Years:
1903-1906
Composition:
Silver
Mint Mark:
S
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
U.S. Philippines, Straight Serif
Variety 2:
Allen 16.06a, FS-301
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.9
Weight:
26.95 gr
Weight:
0.95 oz
Precious Metal Weight:
0.78 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
37 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Melico Figueroa
Obverse Lettering:
ONE PESO, FILIPINAS
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1905
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