The value of a 1903 One Peso Philippines coin depends on several factors, primarily its condition and mint mark.
- Condition: Coins are graded on a scale from Poor (P) to Perfect (PF/PR), with higher grades indicating better preservation and commanding significantly higher prices.
- Mint Mark:
– Coins minted in San Francisco (marked ‘S’) generally have a higher mintage and may be more readily available, [according to Numista].
– Proof coins (PR) struck in Philadelphia without a mint mark are significantly rarer.
- Proof or Business Strike: Proof coins, minted specifically for collectors, are more valuable than business strikes intended for general circulation.
- Silver Content: The coin’s silver content also influences its value, as it is 90% silver.
- Business Strike: Values range from $27.00 for lower grades to $33,500 or more for higher-grade coins.
- Proof Strike: Values range from $490 for lower grades to $9,000 for higher-grade coins.
- Specific Examples (prices may vary depending on condition, seller, and market fluctuations):
– 1903 Philippines One Peso, Big Key Date, MS, 80% Silver, 20 Gr. – $110.00
– 1903 S US Philippines 1 Peso – $350
– 1903 S Philippines Peso PCGS MS62 – $999.95
– 1903-S One Peso MS64 PCGS – $3,200
– 1903 Proof Peso PR66 PCGS – $5,250
Note: Online marketplaces like eBay have numerous listings for 1903 Philippines One Peso coins. However, it is essential to exercise caution when buying or selling coins online and consider having them professionally graded for authenticity and an accurate assessment of value, [according to PCGS].
What is the rare 1-peso coin in the Philippines?
Among the rarest coins in the U.S. Philippines series from the collectors’ standpoint are the 1906-S One Peso, the 1916-S Five Centavos, the 1918-S Five Centavo Mule, the 1903-S Twenty Centavos (especially in Mint State) and the 1915-S One Centavo.
What is the 1903 proof Philippine peso?
The 1903 Peso is part of a series of 1 peso, territorial obverse coins struck from 1903-1906. The specific variety is USPI. Struck in Philadelphia and designated as a Proof (PR) strike, this coin is made of 90% silver from a mintage of 2,558 struck.