Design:
The reverse side, shown in the image, features an eagle spreading its wings over an American shield with 13 stars, with UNITED STATES OF AMERICA around the periphery and the date (1909) at the bottom.
Material:
These pesos were struck in silver and served as backing for the Philippines' currency.
WWII Significance:
Millions of these pesos were dumped into Manila Bay in 1942 by the U.S. military to prevent them from falling into Japanese hands during World War II, and many have since been recovered.
Numismatic Value:
The 1909-S One Peso is part of a series of territorial obverse, reduced-size coins struck from 1907-1912.
Product Information
| Category | Vintage & collectibles > Collectible Coins > Collectible US Coins |
|---|---|
| Brand | Silver |
| Condition | Good |
