Philippines • PHP (₱) • 1903 • KM# 168

Philippines 1 Peso (1903) Specifications

Inspect official mint specifications, exact weight in grams, millimeter dimensions, obverse and reverse designs, and standard roll weights for the Philippines 1 Peso (1903) coin.

Numismatic Examination

Obverse, Reverse & Technical Registry

Coin ID #152 • KM# 168
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Coin Imagery & Details

Philippines 1 Peso (1903) Obverse Obverse
(Front)
Philippines 1 Peso (1903) Reverse Reverse
(Back)
Obverse Design & Legend

Standing female figure (Filipina) in flowing gown holding a hammer resting on an anvil, with smoking Mount Mayon volcano in the background / ONE PESO / FILIPINAS

Reverse Design & Denomination

American bald eagle with wings spread perched atop the United States Philippine shield holding an olive branch and arrows / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / 1903

Numismatic Notes & Remarks

Issued during the first year of United States Administration coinage, the 1903 1 Peso was struck to the large 26.9568 g .900 fine silver standard before rising silver bullion prices forced a weight reduction in 1907.

Country: Philippines → Currency: Philippine Peso (₱ / PHP) Denomination: 1 Peso Year: 1903 Shape: Round
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Physical & Metallurgical Data

Official Mint Specifications

Issuing Country Philippines →
Face Value / Denomination 1 Peso
Official Currency Philippine Peso (₱ • PHP)
Minting Year 1903
Krause Catalog (KM#) KM# 168
Weight (Grams / Troy oz)
26.9568 g (0.8667 oz t) Test Mass
Diameter
38.10 mm Fit Capsule
Thickness 2.75 mm
Planchet Shape Round
Edge Type Reeded
Material / Composition Silver
Fineness / Carat Purity
Surface Color / Tone Silver
Engraver / Designer Obv: Melecio Figueroa | Rev: Charles E. Barber
Recorded National Mints United States Mint (Philadelphia) (Philadelphia)
Total Pieces Minted
2,791,150 Grade ROI
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