Owner Comments:
1905 Philippines Peso PR65 PCGS.
SPECIFICATIONS
Category: Philippines Under U.S. Sovereignty
Mint: Philadelphia
Mintage: 471
Designer: Melicio Figueroa
Engraver: Charles Barber
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.90
Weight: 26.95689 grams
ASW: 0.78oz
Melt Value: $22.35 (5/14/2024)
Diameter: 38mm
Edge: Reeded
As a U.S. Territory, the Philippines relied on the U.S. Mints to produce their coinage. This Gem proof is one of just 471 proofs that were coined in Philadelphia. A boldly defined example, this lovely example exhibits mirrored fields and frosty devices with splashes of gold and blue-steel toning.
Pedigree: From The Mahal Collection, Part X.
PCGS Population: 13 In 65 (1 in 65+), 12 finer (7/01/2024).
NGC Population: 6 in 65, 4 finer (5/14/2024)
Combined PCGS/NGC Population: 19/16 (5/14/2024)
Purchased in Heritage Auctions 2024 May 8 - 12 CSNS US Coins Signature Auction #1374, Session 4, Lot #5012