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1907 U.S. Philippines One Peso PR Type 2, 80% Silver Values
Details
There are two 1907 Proof Pesos known. They are both different types, with the type 1 being made from the same planchet as the Pesos from 1903-1906 with 0.900 fineness. The type 1 is currently held by the Philippines Central Bank in its Money Museum. The type 2 is struck on a 0.800 fine planchet that was used for the 1908 Peso. The type 2 is available for private collections, but only one is known to exist.
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.
Source: CAC Grading
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Philadelphia
Mintage:
unique
Coinage Type:
U.S. Philippines Coinage
Coinage Years:
1903-1908
Composition:
Silver
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
U.S. Philippines
Variety 2:
Type 2, 80% Silver
Rarity:
R-unique
Physical Characteristics
Fineness:
0.8
Weight:
20 gr
Weight:
0.705 oz
Strike Type:
Proof
Diameter:
37 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Designer:
Melico Figueroa
Obverse Lettering:
ONE PESO, FILIPINAS
Reverse Lettering:
UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 1907
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