{"product_id":"1903-philippines-5-centavos-large-type-xf-au-1903-five-centavos-philippines","title":"1903 Philippines 5 Centavos (Large Type) - XF\/AU - 1903 Five Centavos Philippines","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eAcquire a premier crossover rarity from a pivotal era in American and Asian history with this \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e1903 Philippines 5 Centavos coin\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Struck at the Philadelphia Mint during the inaugural year of the United States Administration period\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, this historic coin represents the very first issue of the iconic, collaborative designs drafted by legendary Filipino engraver Melecio Figueroa and U.S. Chief Engraver Charles E. Barber\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eGraded strictly as a tight, high-grade \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003eChoice XF (Extremely Fine \/ About Uncirculated)\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e, this raw specimen displays details vastly superior to the heavily worn examples typical of this issue\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Crucially, this is the historic \u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\"\u003e\"Large Type\" module\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—measured at 20.5mm—which was later permanently reduced in size by the mint in 1930\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eThe obverse showcases an exceptionally sharp engraving of a young Filipino man seated beside a massive anvil\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, holding a hammer with the iconic, smoking Mayon Volcano rising clearly in the background\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. The reverse features the sharp, outstretched American heraldic eagle positioned over a striped shield\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Because these base-metal coins served as daily pocket change in a humid tropical climate\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, survivors with full legends\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, crisp hair lines, clear anvil definition\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, and original glossy surfaces are incredibly scarce. Vetted by a dealer with extensive grading experience, it is an essential type-set piece\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Treasure Hunter Co","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53436028420393,"sku":"PH-5C-1903-XF+","price":13.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/1540\/3049\/files\/JASON818B-2.png?v=1787084533","url":"https:\/\/treasurehunterco.com\/tr\/products\/1903-philippines-5-centavos-large-type-xf-au-1903-five-centavos-philippines","provider":"Treasure Hunter Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}