{"product_id":"1904-philippines-half-centavo-au-1904-1-2-centavo-philippines-us-colony-coin","title":"1904 Philippines Half Centavo - AU Condition - 1904 1\/2 Centavo Philippines - US Colony Coin","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis listing is for the photographed 1904 Philippines Half Centavo - AU Condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStruck at the Philadelphia Mint, this historic coin represents the iconic, collaborative designs drafted by legendary Filipino engraver Melecio Figueroa and U.S. Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e. \u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003eThe obverse showcases an exceptionally sharp engraving of a young Filipino man seated beside a massive anvil\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e, holding a hammer with the iconic, smoking Mayon Volcano rising clearly in the background\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e. The reverse features the sharp, outstretched American heraldic eagle positioned over a striped shield\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e. Because these base-metal coins served as daily pocket change in a humid tropical climate\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e, survivors with full legends\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e, crisp hair lines, clear anvil definition\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e, and original glossy surfaces are incredibly scarce. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThanks for stopping by TreasureHunterCo!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e1904 Philippines Half Centavo - AU Condition - 1904 1\/2 Centavo Philippines - US Colony Coin\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53911885054249,"sku":"PH-1\/2C-1904-AU","price":23.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/shared906-11.png?v=1789248046","url":"https:\/\/treasurehunterco.com\/de\/products\/1904-philippines-half-centavo-au-1904-1-2-centavo-philippines-us-colony-coin","provider":"Treasure Hunter Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}