Set Description
I have a new, expanded version of this set which includes one peso coins from 1897 up to 1977.
You can view the new set here: 1 Peso Coins of The Philippines (1897-1977)
A tribute to one peso coins from the Republic of the Philippines, issued from 1947 to 1974. These wonderful coins are mostly commemorative, minted to honor a particular person, or recognize the importance of a place or event that made an impression in Philippine history.
Brief History of the Peso
The peso, which means “weight” in Spanish, was a name given in Spain (and particularly in Hispanic America) to the 8-royal coin or “real de a ocho” (English: actual eight), a large silver coin of the type commonly known as a thaler (dollar) in Europe in the 15th century. In the Anglo-Saxon world in general, and in the United States in particular, the "real de a ocho" was known as the Spanish dollar, pieces of eight, or eight real coins.
The Philippine Peso
The Philippine peso is derived from the Spanish peso (pieces of eight) which was used in the Philippines when it was a colony of Spain during the 16th to 19th centuries. It is now referred to by its Filipino name “piso”, and it is the official currency of the Philippines. It is subdivided into 100 centavos or “sentimos” in Filipino.
From Peso to Piso
As a former colony of the United States (1898-1946), the Philippines used English on its currency, with the word "peso" appearing on notes and coinage until 1967. That year, coinage adopted Filipino language words instead of English. So, the words on all coinage and banknotes changed from the English centavo and peso to the Filipino sentimo and piso.
Republic Peso Coins
The Philippines became a sovereign nation on July 4, 1946, and the first peso coin (a non-circulating commemorative) was issued the following year. Business strike peso coins were not minted perhaps because people were used to, and preferred, paper money for daily commerce. The next peso coin (another commemorative) was not minted until fourteen years later, in 1961. Then for the next eight years, various one peso commemorative coins were released. Finally, in 1972, the first peso coin for use in commerce (business strike) was finally issued, and has remained a regular issue to this day.
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References:
Commemorative Currency - Commemorative Coins pre 1980 (n.d.). In Banko Sentral Ng Pilipinas. Retrieved May 3, 2019, from http://www.bsp.gov.ph/bspnotes/comm_coins.asp
Real de a 8 (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved May 3, 2019, from
https://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Real_de_a_8
Peso (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved May 3, 2019, from
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peso
Philippine peso (n.d.). In Wikipedia. Retrieved March 18, 2018, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine_peso
Searls, Bj (2014, May 19). Commemoratives Offer a Glimpse of Philippine History in the 20th Century. Retrieved from https://www.pcgs.com/news/commemoratives-offer-a-glimpse-of-philippine/
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Set Goals
To offer a numismatic, historical, and cultural experience for all.
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PESO 1947S Philippine DOUGLAS MACARTHUR
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PCGS MS 66
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This coin has the distinction of being the first one peso coin of the then newly independent Republic of the Philippines. It is not a business strike, but rather, a commemorative issue. Minted at the U.S. Mint's San Francisco facility, it commemorates the liberation of the Philippines from the Japanese occupation forces by General Douglas MacArthur in 1944. As the inscription on the coin's obverse states, Gen. MacArthur was popularly considered to be country's "defender and liberator."
This coin was designed by America sculptor and medal designer, Laura Gardin Fraser (Her initials are under MacArthur's bust above the liberation date.) Unfortunately, despite being designed by very talented and prolific sculptor, these coins suffer from diminished eye appeal because they are not very sharply struck.
The obverse features the bust of General Douglas MacArthur facing right. Separated by that bust is his name and rank. Around the coin's periphery are the words, "DEFENDER AND LIBERATOR OF THE PHILIPPINES" Below the bust is the date, "Oct 20, 1944", which is when American forces, commanded by Gen MacArthur, began their return to the Philippines by landing on the island of Leyte.
The reverse bears the country name, mintage year, and the coin’s denomination. It also has the country’s then-coat of arms, which feature the eight-rayed sun of the Philippines with each ray representing the eight provinces which were placed under martial law during the Philippine Revolution (1896-1898.) The three five-pointed stars represent the country's primary geographic regions (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.) On the dexter (left) side of the shield is the North American bald eagle of the United States, its left talon grasping an olive branch and the right talon grasping three spears, denoting peace and war. On the sinister (right) side is the lion rampant of the coat of arms of the Kingdom of León (part of a united Spain from 1479). Both the eagle and the lion represent the country's colonial past.
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This coin exhibits shimmering luster with only a few marks over its blast white surfaces. All of these MacArthur coins are characterized by weak strikes, but overall, this coin shows superior quality and has the eye appeal of a Gem. This example, like its counterpart fifty centavo, is widely available and fairly priced, and rather common in Gem condition. I obtained this coin already graded.
⚙️ Coin Specifications and Information
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.8000
Weight: 20.0000g
ASW: 0.5787oz
Diameter: 36mm
Edge: Reeded
Alignment: ⬆️ ⬇️
Mintage: 100,000
KM# 185
📆 Douglas MacArthur: A Brief History
General of the Army Douglas MacArthur (26 January 1880 – 5 April 1964) was an American five-star general and Field Marshal of the Philippine Army. He was Chief of Staff of the United States Army during the 1930s and played a prominent role in the Pacific theater during World War II. He received the Medal of Honor for his service in the Philippines Campaign, which made him and his father Arthur MacArthur Jr. the first father and son to be awarded the medal. He was one of only five to rise to the rank of General of the Army in the US Army, and the only one conferred the rank of field marshal in the Philippine Army.
MacArthur had been appointed military adviser to the Philippines in 1935. Even after his retirement from active military service in 1937, he remained in the islands as an adviser. Then, when World War II seemed imminent, he was called back into the service as commander of American forces in the Far East.
He was in command of the forces defending the Philippines in 1942 when the Japanese overran the islands. Before he left, MacArthur vowed that he would return, and two years later, after his landing on Leyte, he announced to the people of the Philippines "I have returned. By the grace of almighty God, our forces stand again on Philippine soil."
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📖 Information sources:
Wikipedia contributors. (2020, June 2). Sheldon coin grading scale. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 12:30, November 25, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheldon_coin_grading_scale&oldid=960391269
NGC, World Coin Price Guide, Philippines Coin Price Guide (Powered by NumisMaster), Retrieved 17:50, November 25, 2021, from https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/philippines-peso-km-185-1947-cuid-1084211-duid-1568147
Numista Coin Catalog. Coins from Philippines. Retrieved 18:30, November 25, 2020, from https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces12756.html
Wikipedia contributors. (2020, November 29). Douglas MacArthur. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 14:51, December 2, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Douglas_MacArthur&oldid=991390541
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S1P 1961 Philippine JOSE RIZAL
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PCGS MS 65
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KM# 192
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.9000
Weight: 26.0000g
ASW: 0.7523oz
Diameter: 38mm
Mintage: 100,000
This coin was minted at the U.S. Mint's largest facility, the Philadelphia Mint. It commemorates the birth centennial of Jose Rizal, a Filipino nationalist during the tail end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest heroes of the Philippines.
The obverse features Jose Rizal's bust.
The reverse bears the issuing bank and specifies the coin’s denomination. It also has the country’s then-coat of arms, which feature the eight-rayed sun of the Philippines with each ray representing the eight provinces which were placed under martial law during the Philippine Revolution (1896-1898.) The three five-pointed stars represent the country's primary geographic regions (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.) On the dexter (left) side of the shield is the North American bald eagle of the United States, its left talon grasping an olive branch and the right talon grasping three spears, denoting peace and war. On the sinister (right) side is the lion rampant of the coat of arms of the Kingdom of León (part of a united Spain from 1479). Both the eagle and the lion represent the country's colonial past. Beneath the shield is a scroll with the inscription "Republic of the Philippines."
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S1P 1963 Philippine ANDRES BONIFACIO
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PCGS MS 65
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Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.9000
Weight: 26.0000g
ASW: 0.7523oz
Diameter: 38mm
Mintage: 100,000
This coin was minted at the Royal Mint, in England. It commemorates the birth centennial of Andres Bonifacio, a revolutionary leader and one of the founders of the Katipunan, a movement which sought the independence of the Philippines from Spanish colonial rule and started the Philippine Revolution. He is considered a national hero of the Philippines.
The obverse features Bonifacio's bust.
The reverse bears the issuing bank and specifies the coin’s denomination. It also has the country’s then-coat of arms, which feature the eight-rayed sun of the Philippines with each ray representing the eight provinces which were placed under martial law during the Philippine Revolution (1896-1898.) The three five-pointed stars represent the country's primary geographic regions (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.) On the dexter (left) side of the shield is the North American bald eagle of the United States, its left talon grasping an olive branch and the right talon grasping three spears, denoting peace and war. On the sinister (right) side is the lion rampant of the coat of arms of the Kingdom of León (part of a united Spain from 1479). Both the eagle and the lion represent the country's colonial past. Beneath the shield is a scroll with the inscription "Republic of the Philippines."
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S1P 1964 Philippine APOLINARIO MABINI
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NGC MS 65
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This coin was minted at the Royal Mint, in England. It commemorates the birth centennial of Aponilario Mabini, a Filipino revolutionary leader, educator, lawyer, and statesman who served first as a legal and constitutional adviser to the Revolutionary Government, and then as the first Prime Minister of the Philippines upon the establishment of the First Philippine Republic. He is regarded as the "brain of the revolution.”
The obverse features a quarter-facing bust of Mabini, separating the dates 1864 and 1964. The words Aponilario Mabini Centennial are inscribed around the top and National Hero below.
The reverse inscription on top is the issuing bank (Central Bank of the Philippines), and the coin’s denomination (One Peso) at the bottom. Prominently displayed on the center is the country’s then-coat of arms.
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This delicately toned coin has shimmering, light brown-toned luster. The design elements are well defined, accented by its eye-appealing patina. Some scattered fingerprints distract, but the overall quality is outstanding. I obtained this coin raw and submitted it for encapsulation, and I was pleased with the resulting grade, as it became the first of its kind to be NGC-certified at this grade, and the sole Top Pop coin at the time. But that was a few years ago. As of this writing, a few others have pushed the envelope to new heights.
⚙️ Coin Specifications and Information
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.9000
Weight: 26.0000g
ASW: 0.7653oz
Diameter: 38 mm
Edge: Reeded
Alignment: ⬆️ ⬇️
Mintage: 100,000
KM# 194
📆 Aponilario Mabini: A Brief History
Apolinario Mabini y Maranan was a Filipino revolutionary leader, educator, lawyer, and statesman who served first as a legal and constitutional adviser to the Revolutionary Government, and then as the first Prime Minister of the Philippines upon the establishment of the First Philippine Republic.
Born on July 23, 1864, Mabini is regarded as the "utak ng himagsikan" or "brain of the revolution" and is also to be considered to be as a national hero in the Philippines. Mabini's work and thoughts on the government shaped the Philippines' fight for independence over the next century.
Two of his works, El Verdadero Decálogo (The True Decalogue, June 24, 1898), and Programa Constitucional de la República Filipina (The Constitutional Program of the Philippine Republic, 1898) became instrumental in the drafting of what would eventually be known as the Malolos Constitution.
Mabini performed all his revolutionary and governmental activities despite having lost the use of both his legs to polio shortly before the Philippine Revolution of 1896.
Mabini's role in Philippine history saw him confronting first Spanish colonial rule in the opening days of the Philippine Revolution, and then American colonial rule in the days of the Philippine–American War. The latter saw Mabini captured and exiled to Guam by American colonial authorities, allowed to return only two months before his eventual death in May 1903.
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📖 Information sources:
Wikipedia contributors. (2020, June 2). Sheldon coin grading scale. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 12:30, November 25, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheldon_coin_grading_scale&oldid=960391269
NGC, World Coin Price Guide, Philippines Coin Price Guide (Powered by NumisMaster), Retrieved 16:05, December 1, 2020, from https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/philippines-peso-km-195-1967-cuid-1084213-duid-1538024
Numista Coin Catalog. Coins from Philippines. Retrieved 16:08, December 1, 2020, from https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces34522.html
Wikipedia contributors. (2021, November 27). Apolinario Mabini. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 09:12, November 29, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Apolinario_Mabini&oldid=1057414562
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PESO 1967 Philippine BATAAN ANNIVERSARY SILVER
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NGC PL 66
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This coin commemorates the 25th Anniversary of Bataan Day, or "Araw ng Kagitingan" (Filipino for Day of Valor) as the event is now called in the Philippines. The day is observed every year on April 9th in honor of the day Bataan province fell to the Japanese in 1942, and also to commemorate the the Fall of Corregidor Island (6 May 1942).
The coin's obverse features a broken flaming sword from the coat of arms of Bataan province, signifying the Battle of Bataan (7 January – 9 April 1942). The Sampaguita wreath immortalizes the sword and symbolically, the fallen heroes of Bataan.
The reverse inscription on top is the issuing country (Republic of the Philippines), and the coin’s denomination (One Peso) at the bottom. Prominently displayed on the center is the country’s then-coat of arms.
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This coin comes in a proof-like finish and was minted at the San Francisco mint. It is an excellent Premium Gem example in my opinion. The strike is sharp and the fields shine with glasslike reflectivity. Both sides have fully brilliant silver surfaces, enhancing the coin’s overall quality and aesthetic appeal. There are no major marks or abrasions seen—just a few tiny ticks on the devices. I obtained the coin raw and has it slabbed, pleased with the results. It was Top Pop at the time (even with a dozen others). As of this writing there are over two dozen sharing its grade, and a handful that have surpassed it.
⚙️ Coin Specifications and Information
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.9000
Weight: 26.0000g
ASW: 0.7653oz
Diameter: 38.1mm
Edge: Reeded
Alignment: ⬆️ ⬇️
Mintage: 100,000
KM# 195
📆 The Bataan and Corregidor Battles: Brief Histories
The Battle of Bataan (7 January – 9 April 1942) was a battle fought by the United States and the Philippine Commonwealth against Japan during World War II. The battle represented the most intense phase of the Japanese invasion of the Philippines during World War II. In January 1942, forces of the Imperial Japanese Army and Navy invaded Luzon along with several islands in the Philippine Archipelago after the bombing of the American naval base at Pearl Harbor.
The Commander-In-Chief of all U.S. and Filipino forces in the islands, General Douglas MacArthur, consolidated all of his Luzon-based units on the Bataan Peninsula to fight against the Japanese army. By this time, the Japanese controlled nearly all of Southeast Asia. The Bataan Peninsula and the island of Corregidor were the only remaining Allied strongholds in the region.
Despite a lack of supplies, American and Filipino forces managed to fight the Japanese for three months, engaging them initially in a fighting retreat southward. As the combined American and Filipino forces made a last stand, the delay cost the Japanese valuable time and prevented immediate victory across the Pacific. The American surrender at Bataan to the Japanese, with 76,000 soldiers surrendering in the Philippines altogether, was the largest in American and Filipino military histories, and was the largest United States surrender since the American Civil War's Battle of Harper's Ferry. Soon afterwards, U.S. and Filipino prisoners of war were forced into the Bataan Death March.
The fall of Bataan on April 9, 1942, ended all organized opposition by the U.S. Army Forces Far East to the invading Japanese forces on Luzon, in the northern Philippines. The island bastion of Corregidor, with its network of tunnels and formidable array of defensive armament, along with the fortifications across the entrance to Manila Bay, was the remaining obstacle to the 14th Japanese Imperial Army of Lieutenant General Masaharu Homma. Homma had to take Corregidor, since as long as the island remained in American hands, the Japanese would be denied the use of Manila Bay, the finest natural harbor in the Far East.
The U.S. Army recaptured the island in 1945.
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📖 Information sources:
Wikipedia contributors. (2020, June 2). Sheldon coin grading scale. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 12:30, November 25, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheldon_coin_grading_scale&oldid=960391269
NGC, World Coin Price Guide, Philippines Coin Price Guide (Powered by NumisMaster), Retrieved 14:48, November 30, 2020, from https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/philippines-peso-km-195-1967-cuid-1084213-duid-1538024
Numista Coin Catalog. Coins from Philippines. Retrieved 14:50, November 30, 2020, from https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces18100.html
Wikipedia contributors. (2019, October 14). Battle of Bataan. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 00:29, December 1, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Battle_of_Bataan&oldid=921171774
Wikipedia contributors. (2019, October 12). Battle of Corregidor. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 00:32, December 1, 2019, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Battle_of_Corregidor&oldid=920807562
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S1P 1969 Philippine EMILIO AGUINALDO
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NGC PL 66
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This coin commemorates the birth centennial of Emilio Aguinaldo, a Filipino revolutionary, politician, and military leader. The obverse features his bust dividing the dates. Around the coin starting from the top: the Filipino words "IKASANDAANG TAONG KAARAWAN" which translate to CENTENNIAL BIRTHDAY, and EMILIO AGUINALDO on the bottom. The reverse inscription on top is Republika Ng Pilipinas, and the coin’s denomination (Piso) at the bottom. Prominently displayed on the center is the country’s coat of arms.
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Minted in San Francisco, this coin comes in a proof-like finish. It shows an attractive high quality of luster partly due to its finish and from proper handling and storage. The coin’s quality is above average and its eye appeal is very pleasing—something which is not easy to capture in pictures. The few contact marks it has are scattered on both sides and amplified by the light and shadows, as well as the slab scratches in the image. As an upgrade, I acquired this coin already slabbed. It was Top Pop at the time, sharing the spotlight with a handful of others. As of this update, there are at least a dozen with it, and two a grade above.
⚙️ Coin Specifications and Information
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.9000
Weight: 26.4500g
ASW: 0.7653oz
Diameter: 38mm
Edge: Reeded
Alignment: ⬆️ ⬇️
Mintage: 100,000
KM# 201
📆 Emilio Aguinaldo: A Brief History
Emilio Aguinaldo y Famy (March 22, 1869 – February 6, 1964) was a Filipino revolutionary, politician, and military leader who is officially recognized as the first and the youngest President of the Philippines (1899–1901) and the first president of a constitutional republic in Asia. He led Philippine forces first against Spain in the latter part of the Philippine Revolution (1896–1898), then in the Spanish–American War (1898), and finally against the United States during the Philippine–American War (1899–1901).
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📖 Information sources:
Wikipedia contributors. (2020, June 2). Sheldon coin grading scale. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 12:30, November 25, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheldon_coin_grading_scale&oldid=960391269
NGC, World Coin Price Guide, Philippines Coin Price Guide (Powered by NumisMaster), Retrieved 12:32, November 25, 2020, from https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/philippines-piso-km-201-1969-cuid-1085669-duid-1519568
Numista Coin Catalog. Coins from Philippines. Retrieved 12:40, November 25, 2020, from https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces30720.html
Wikipedia contributors. (2020, November 24). Emilio Aguinaldo. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 12:41, November 25, 2020, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Emilio_Aguinaldo&oldid=990399972
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PISO 1970 NICKEL Philippine POPE PAUL VI VISIT
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NGC MS 66
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Made of pure nickel, this coin commemorates Pope Paul VI’s first visit to the Philippines on Nov 27-30, 1970. The obverse features the bust of the Pope with his name, “PAPA PAULO VI” inscribed on the right side. It also has Frank Gasparro’s initials on the bottom left of the bust. He was the chief engraver of the U.S. Mint at that time. The inscription around the coin in Filipino reads, “Visit of the Pope to the Philippines.”
The reverse features the bust of Philippine president Ferdinand E. Marcos. Inscription in Filipino reads, “President of the Philippines.”
This coin and the gold version (KM# 202b), were minted at the Sherritt Mint in Canada.
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This coin has full mint luster and is very well-struck with not many distracting marks, despite the way it is photographed. It has very pleasing eye appeal for a coin of this series. This type of coin is widely available and fairly priced. As an upgrade, I acquired this coin already slabbed. It was Top Pop at the time with three others, but as of this update, there are seven at the current grade, and two above.
⚙️ Coin Specifications and Information
Composition: Nickel
Weight: 23.2000g
Diameter: 38.3mm
Edge: Reeded
Alignment: ⬆️ ⬇️
Mintage: 70,000
KM# 202
📆 A Brief History of Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 21 June 1963 to his death in 1978. Succeeding John XXIII, he continued the Second Vatican Council, which he closed in 1965, implementing its numerous reforms. He fostered improved ecumenical relations with Eastern Orthodox and Protestant churches, which resulted in many historic meetings and agreements.
Pope Paul VI was born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini, on 26 September 1897. He served in the Holy See's Secretariat of State from 1922 to 1954. While in the Secretariat of State, Montini and Domenico Tardini were considered to be the closest and most influential advisors of Pope Pius XII. In 1954, Pius named Montini Archbishop of Milan, the largest Italian diocese. Montini later became the Secretary of the Italian Bishops' Conference. John XXIII elevated him to the College of Cardinals in 1958, and after the death of John XXIII, Montini was considered one of his most likely successors. Upon his election to the papacy, Montini took the name Paul VI.
He re-convened the Second Vatican Council, which had automatically closed with the death of John XXIII. After the council had concluded its work, Paul VI took charge of the interpretation and implementation of its mandates, often walking a thin line between the conflicting expectations of various groups within Catholicism. The magnitude and depth of the reforms affecting all fields of church life during his pontificate exceeded similar reform programs of his predecessors and successors. Paul VI spoke repeatedly to Marian conventions and Mariological meetings, visited Marian shrines and issued three Marian encyclicals. Following Ambrose of Milan, he named Mary as the Mother of the Church during the Second Vatican Council. Paul VI described himself as a humble servant for a suffering humanity and demanded significant changes from the rich in North America and Europe in favor of the poor in the Third World. His positions on birth control, promulgated famously in the 1968 encyclical Humanae vitae, were often contested, especially in Western Europe and North America. The same opposition emerged in reaction to the political aspects of some of his teaching.
On 6 August 1978 at 21:41 Paul VI died in Castel Gandolfo. According to the terms of his will, he was buried in the "true earth" and therefore, he does not have an ornate sarcophagus but is buried in a grave beneath the floor of Saint Peter's Basilica, though in an area of the basilica's crypt near the tombs of other popes.
Following the standard procedures that lead to sainthood, Pope Benedict XVI declared that the late pontiff had lived a life of heroic virtue and conferred the title of Venerable upon him on 20 December 2012. Pope Francis beatified him on 19 October 2014 after the recognition of a miracle attributed to his intercession. His liturgical feast was celebrated on the date of his birth on 26 September until 2019 when it was changed to the date of his sacerdotal ordination on 29 May. Pope Francis canonized Paul VI on 14 October 2018.
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📖 Information sources:
Insert, 2-coin commemorative set issued by the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Wikipedia contributors. (2021, November 28). Sheldon coin grading scale. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21:35, November 30, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheldon_coin_grading_scale&oldid=1057517579
NGC, World Coin Price Guide, Philippines Coin Price Guide (Powered by NumisMaster), Retrieved 10:45, November 30, 2020, from https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/philippines-piso-km-202-1970-cuid-1112363-duid-1568230
Numista Coin Catalog. Coins from Philippines. Retrieved 10:22, November 30, 2021, from https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces32568.html
Wikipedia contributors. (2021, November 15). Pope Paul VI. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:57, November 30, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pope_Paul_VI&oldid=1055348557
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PISO 1970 SILVER Philippine POPE PAUL VI VISIT
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NGC MS 65
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This coin commemorates Pope Paul VI’s first visit to the Philippines on Nov 27-30, 1970. The obverse features the bust of the Pope with his name, “PAPA PAULO VI” inscribed on the right side. It also has Frank Gasparro’s initials on the bottom left of the bust. He was the chief engraver of the U.S. Mint at that time.
The inscription around the coin in Filipino reads, “Visit of the Pope to the Philippines.” This coin was minted at the U.S. Mint in San Francisco.
The reverse features the bust of Philippine president Ferdinand E. Marcos. Inscription in Filipino reads, “President of the Philippines.”
According to the insert in a Postal Numismatic Cover made by the 99 Company of San Clemente, California, "The coin’s die, used to make both the silver and nickel coins, was rushed to the Sherritt Mint of Canada so it could be struck in time for the pontiff’s arrival."
On June 23, 1970, the Holy Father announced his intent to visit Asia and Oceania in order to study the problems facing the Church in these regions. In the Philippines, bulwark of Christianity in Asia, the Holy Father will address the Bishops’ Meeting in Manila which has for its themes the “Socio-Econimic Development of Asian Peoples” and the “Pastoral Care of University Students.”
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This coin shows an attractive high quality of luster and strike. It has few, small contact marks scattered on the obverse and reverse but overall, this coin’s quality is above average and eye appeal is very pleasing. I acquired this coin raw and had it slabbed. I am happy with the grade it received.
⚙️ Coin Specifications and Information
Composition: Silver
Fineness: 0.9000
Weight: 26.4500g
ASW: 0.7653oz
Diameter: 38.3mm
Edge: Reeded
Alignment: ⬆️ ⬇️
Mintage: 30,000
KM# 202a
📆 A Brief History of Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 21 June 1963 to his death in 1978. Succeeding John XXIII, he continued the Second Vatican Council, which he closed in 1965, implementing its numerous reforms. He fostered improved ecumenical relations with Eastern Orthodox and Protestant churches, which resulted in many historic meetings and agreements.
Pope Paul VI was born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini, on 26 September 1897. He served in the Holy See's Secretariat of State from 1922 to 1954. While in the Secretariat of State, Montini and Domenico Tardini were considered to be the closest and most influential advisors of Pope Pius XII. In 1954, Pius named Montini Archbishop of Milan, the largest Italian diocese. Montini later became the Secretary of the Italian Bishops' Conference. John XXIII elevated him to the College of Cardinals in 1958, and after the death of John XXIII, Montini was considered one of his most likely successors. Upon his election to the papacy, Montini took the name Paul VI.
He re-convened the Second Vatican Council, which had automatically closed with the death of John XXIII. After the council had concluded its work, Paul VI took charge of the interpretation and implementation of its mandates, often walking a thin line between the conflicting expectations of various groups within Catholicism. The magnitude and depth of the reforms affecting all fields of church life during his pontificate exceeded similar reform programs of his predecessors and successors. Paul VI spoke repeatedly to Marian conventions and Mariological meetings, visited Marian shrines and issued three Marian encyclicals. Following Ambrose of Milan, he named Mary as the Mother of the Church during the Second Vatican Council. Paul VI described himself as a humble servant for a suffering humanity and demanded significant changes from the rich in North America and Europe in favor of the poor in the Third World. His positions on birth control, promulgated famously in the 1968 encyclical Humanae vitae, were often contested, especially in Western Europe and North America. The same opposition emerged in reaction to the political aspects of some of his teaching.
On 6 August 1978 at 21:41 Paul VI died in Castel Gandolfo. According to the terms of his will, he was buried in the "true earth" and therefore, he does not have an ornate sarcophagus but is buried in a grave beneath the floor of Saint Peter's Basilica, though in an area of the basilica's crypt near the tombs of other popes.
Following the standard procedures that lead to sainthood, Pope Benedict XVI declared that the late pontiff had lived a life of heroic virtue and conferred the title of Venerable upon him on 20 December 2012. Pope Francis beatified him on 19 October 2014 after the recognition of a miracle attributed to his intercession. His liturgical feast was celebrated on the date of his birth on 26 September until 2019 when it was changed to the date of his sacerdotal ordination on 29 May. Pope Francis canonized Paul VI on 14 October 2018.
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📖 Information sources:
Insert, 2-coin commemorative set issued by the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Wikipedia contributors. (2021, November 28). Sheldon coin grading scale. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21:35, November 30, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheldon_coin_grading_scale&oldid=1057517579
NGC, World Coin Price Guide, Philippines Coin Price Guide (Powered by NumisMaster), Retrieved 10:45, November 30, 2020, from https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/philippines-piso-km-202b-1970-cuid-1085359-duid-1519617
Numista Coin Catalog. Coins from Philippines. Retrieved 10:22, November 30, 2021, from https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces27644.html
Wikipedia contributors. (2021, November 15). Pope Paul VI. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:57, November 30, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pope_Paul_VI&oldid=1055348557
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This coin commemorates Pope Paul VI’s first visit to the Philippines on Nov 27-30, 1970. The obverse features the bust of the Pope with his name, “PAPA PAULO VI” inscribed on the right side. It also has Frank Gasparro’s initials on the bottom left of the bust. He was the chief engraver of the U.S. Mint at that time. The inscription around the coin in Filipino reads, “Visit of the Pope to the Philippines.” This coin was minted at the Sherritt Mint in Canada.
The reverse features the bust of Philippine president Ferdinand E. Marcos. Inscription in Filipino reads, “President of the Philippines.”
On June 23, 1970, the Holy Father announced his intent to visit Asia and Oceania in order to study the problems facing the Church in these regions. In the Philippines, bulwark of Christianity in Asia, the Holy Father will address the Bishops’ Meeting in Manila which has for its themes the “Socio-Economic Development of Asian Peoples” and the “Pastoral Care of University Students.”
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This coin is awash in gorgeous satiny mint luster, radiating an attractive yellow-gold color. The surfaces are immaculate with only few blemishes visible. Overall, this coin’s quality is above average and eye appeal is very pleasing. I acquired this coin already graded.
⚙️ Coin Specifications and Information
Composition: Gold
Fineness: 0.9170
Weight: 19.3000g
ASW: 0.5690oz
Diameter: 32mm
Edge: Reeded
Alignment: ⬆️ ⬇️
Mintage: 1,000
KM# 202b
📆 A Brief History of Pope Paul VI
Pope Paul VI was head of the Catholic Church and sovereign of the Vatican City State from 21 June 1963 to his death in 1978. Succeeding John XXIII, he continued the Second Vatican Council, which he closed in 1965, implementing its numerous reforms. He fostered improved ecumenical relations with Eastern Orthodox and Protestant churches, which resulted in many historic meetings and agreements.
Pope Paul VI was born Giovanni Battista Enrico Antonio Maria Montini, on 26 September 1897. He served in the Holy See's Secretariat of State from 1922 to 1954. While in the Secretariat of State, Montini and Domenico Tardini were considered to be the closest and most influential advisors of Pope Pius XII. In 1954, Pius named Montini Archbishop of Milan, the largest Italian diocese. Montini later became the Secretary of the Italian Bishops' Conference. John XXIII elevated him to the College of Cardinals in 1958, and after the death of John XXIII, Montini was considered one of his most likely successors. Upon his election to the papacy, Montini took the name Paul VI.
He re-convened the Second Vatican Council, which had automatically closed with the death of John XXIII. After the council had concluded its work, Paul VI took charge of the interpretation and implementation of its mandates, often walking a thin line between the conflicting expectations of various groups within Catholicism. The magnitude and depth of the reforms affecting all fields of church life during his pontificate exceeded similar reform programs of his predecessors and successors. Paul VI spoke repeatedly to Marian conventions and Mariological meetings, visited Marian shrines and issued three Marian encyclicals. Following Ambrose of Milan, he named Mary as the Mother of the Church during the Second Vatican Council. Paul VI described himself as a humble servant for a suffering humanity and demanded significant changes from the rich in North America and Europe in favor of the poor in the Third World. His positions on birth control, promulgated famously in the 1968 encyclical Humanae vitae, were often contested, especially in Western Europe and North America. The same opposition emerged in reaction to the political aspects of some of his teaching.
On 6 August 1978 at 21:41 Paul VI died in Castel Gandolfo. According to the terms of his will, he was buried in the "true earth" and therefore, he does not have an ornate sarcophagus but is buried in a grave beneath the floor of Saint Peter's Basilica, though in an area of the basilica's crypt near the tombs of other popes.
Following the standard procedures that lead to sainthood, Pope Benedict XVI declared that the late pontiff had lived a life of heroic virtue and conferred the title of Venerable upon him on 20 December 2012. Pope Francis beatified him on 19 October 2014 after the recognition of a miracle attributed to his intercession. His liturgical feast was celebrated on the date of his birth on 26 September until 2019 when it was changed to the date of his sacerdotal ordination on 29 May. Pope Francis canonized Paul VI on 14 October 2018.
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📖 Information sources:
Insert, 2-coin commemorative set issued by the Banko Sentral ng Pilipinas
Wikipedia contributors. (2021, November 28). Sheldon coin grading scale. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21:35, November 30, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheldon_coin_grading_scale&oldid=1057517579
NGC, World Coin Price Guide, Philippines Coin Price Guide (Powered by NumisMaster), Retrieved 10:45, November 30, 2020, from https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/philippines-piso-km-202b-1970-cuid-1085359-duid-1519617
Numista Coin Catalog. Coins from Philippines. Retrieved 10:22, November 30, 2021, from https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces27644.html
Wikipedia contributors. (2021, November 15). Pope Paul VI. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 19:57, November 30, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Pope_Paul_VI&oldid=1055348557
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PISO 1972 Philippine
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NGC MS 64
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This is the first business strike peso coin of the Republic. It was designed by Frank Gasparro, the U.S. Mint's then-Chief Coin Designer and Engraver. His initials are on the neck of the bust on the obverse. This coin was minted at the U.S. Mint's Denver facility.
The obverse features the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal, a Filipino nationalist during the tail end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest heroes of the Philippines. It also has the coin’s denomination, “Piso.”
The reverse bears Country’s name, the mintage year, and the issuing bank. It also has the country’s coat of arms, which feature the eight-rayed sun of the Philippines with each ray representing the eight provinces which were placed under martial law during the Philippine Revolution (1896-1898.) The three five-pointed stars represent the country's primary geographic regions (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.) On the dexter (left) side of the shield is the North American bald eagle of the United States, its left talon grasping an olive branch and the right talon grasping three spears, denoting peace and war. On the sinister (right) side is the lion rampant of the coat of arms of the Kingdom of León (part of a united Spain from 1479). Both the eagle and the lion represent the country's colonial past. Beneath the shield is a scroll with the inscription in Filipno, "Republika Ng Pilipinas."
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This coin good overall average luster and an even strike. Small contact marks are scattered on the obverse and reverse. Overall, this coin is attractive with pleasing eye appeal for the grade. This type of coin is widely available and fairly priced. I acquired this coin already slabbed.
⚙️ Coin Specifications and Information
Composition: Copper-Nickel-Zinc
Weight: 15.0000g
Diameter: 33mm
Edge: Reeded
Alignment: ⬆️ ⬇️
Mintage: 150,000,000*
KM# 203
*121,821,000 struck in 1972 plus an additional 28,179,000 struck in Jan-Mar of 1973 (all coins have 1972 as the date).
📆 This Year in Philippine History
On September 21, 1972 President Ferdinand E. Marcos placed the Philippines under Martial Law, suspending the civil rights and imposing military authority. Congress was also abolished.
September 21 is the official date of the declaration but was formally announced live on TV and radio on September 23. At 7:17 pm, President Ferdinand Marcos announced that he had placed the entirety of the Philippines under martial law. This marked the beginning of a 14-year period of one-man rule that would effectively last until Marcos was exiled from the country on February 25, 1986. Even though the formal document proclaiming martial law – Proclamation No. 1081, which was dated September 21, 1972 – was formally lifted on January 17, 1981, Marcos retained essentially all of his powers as dictator until he was ousted.
When he declared martial law in 1972, Marcos claimed that he had done so in response to the "communist threat" posed by the newly founded Communist Party of the Philippines (CPP), and the sectarian "rebellion" of the Mindanao Independence Movement (MIM). Opposition figures of the time, such as Lorenzo Tañada, Jose W. Diokno, and Jovito Salonga, accused Marcos of exaggerating these threats, using them as a convenient excuse to consolidate power and extend his tenure beyond the two presidential terms allowed by the 1935 constitution.
Numerous explanations have been put forward as reasons for Marcos to declare martial law, some of which were presented by the Marcos administration as official justifications, and some of which were dissenting perspectives put forward by either the mainstream political opposition or by analysts studying the political economy of the decision.
In his 1987 treatise, "Dictatorship & Martial Law: Philippine Authoritarianism in 1972", University of the Philippines Public Administration Professor Alex Brillantes Jr. identifies three reasons expressed by the Marcos administration, saying that martial law:
1. was a response to various leftist and rightist plots against the Marcos administration;
2. was just the consequence of political decay after American-style democracy failed to take root in Philippine society; and
3. was a reflection of Filipino society's history of authoritarianism and supposed need for iron-fisted leadership.
The first two justifications were explicitly stated in the proclamation, which cited two explicit justifications: "to save the republic" (from various plots); and "to reform society" (after the failure of American-style democracy). The third rationalization arose from the administration's propaganda, which portrayed Ferdinand Marcos as a hypermasculine figure able to compel the obedience of supposedly "spoiled" Filipinos.
Opposition to Marcos' declaration of martial law ran the whole gamut of Philippine society - ranging from impoverished peasants whom the administration tried to chase out of their homes; to the Philippines' political old-guard, whom Marcos had tried to displace from power; to academics and economists who disagreed with the specifics of Marcos' martial law policies. All of these, regardless of their social position or policy beliefs, subscribed to the interpretation that Marcos declared martial law:
1. as a strategy to enable Ferdinand Marcos to stay in power past the two Presidential terms allowed him under Philippine Constitution of 1935
2. as a technique for covering up the ill-gotten wealth of Marcos, his family, and his cronies.
In addition, some critics who ascribe an economic component to Marcos' motivations, suggesting that martial law:
1. was an acquiescence to the global market system, which required tight control of sociopolitical systems so that the country's resources could be exploited efficiently;
2. was a product of the infighting among the families that formed the upper socioeconomic class of Philippine society; and
3. was a connivance between the state powers and the upper-class families to keep the members of the country's lower classes from becoming too powerful.
President Marcos formally lifted Martial Law on January 17, 1981, several weeks before the first pastoral visit of Pope John Paul II to the Philippines. Experts concluded that the dictatorship was still in effect despite the formal announcement, until the organized EDSA Revolution of 1986 forced the Marcoses out of Malacañang Palace.
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📖 Information sources:
Wikipedia contributors. (2021, November 28). Sheldon coin grading scale. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 21:35, November 30, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheldon_coin_grading_scale&oldid=1057517579
NGC, World Coin Price Guide, Philippines Coin Price Guide (Powered by NumisMaster), Retrieved 10:05, November 30, 2020, from https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/philippines-piso-km-203-1972-1974-cuid-1112364-duid-1519618
Numista Coin Catalog. Coins from Philippines. Retrieved 10:15, November 30, 2021, from https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3749.html
Today in Philippine History, September 21, 1972. Retrieved 18:14, October 16, 2022, from
https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/627/today-in-philippine-history-on-september-21-1972-president-ferdinand-e-marcos-placed-the-philippines-under-martial-law
Wikipedia contributors. (2022, October 15). Martial law under Ferdinand Marcos. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 18:32, October 16, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Martial_law_under_Ferdinand_Marcos&oldid=1116279721
Wikipedia contributors. (2022, October 4). Proclamation No. 1081. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 18:44, October 16, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Proclamation_No._1081&oldid=1114046412
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This is the second business strike peso coin of the Republic. It was designed by Frank Gasparro, the U.S. Mint's then-Chief Coin Designer and Engraver. His initials are on the neck of the bust on the obverse. This coin was minted at the U.S. Mint's Denver and San Francisco facilities.
The obverse features the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal, a Filipino nationalist during the tail end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest heroes of the Philippines. It also has the coin’s denomination, “Piso.”
The reverse bears Country’s name, the mintage year, and the issuing bank. It also has the country’s coat of arms, which feature the eight-rayed sun of the Philippines with each ray representing the eight provinces which were placed under martial law during the Philippine Revolution (1896-1898.) The three five-pointed stars represent the country's primary geographic regions (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.) On the dexter (left) side of the shield is the North American bald eagle of the United States, its left talon grasping an olive branch and the right talon grasping three spears, denoting peace and war. On the sinister (right) side is the lion rampant of the coat of arms of the Kingdom of León (part of a united Spain from 1479). Both the eagle and the lion represent the country's colonial past. Beneath the shield is a scroll with the inscription in Filipno, "Republika Ng Pilipinas."
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This coin shows an attractive high quality of luster and strike. For me it is a stunning piece boasting glossy surfaces that radiate an opulence of light golden tone. It has a few scattered contact marks commensurate with the grade, but overall, the quality is above average and eye appeal is very pleasing. I acquired this coin already slabbed and as of this writing, it is the first of its kind to be NGC-certified at this grade, and is the only one in this top grade with none graded finer: Top Pop (1/0).
⚙️ Coin Specifications and Information
Composition: Copper-Nickel-Zinc
Weight: 15.0000g
Diameter: 33mm
Edge: Reeded
Alignment: ⬆️ ⬇️
Mintage: 65,002,178*
KM# 203
* 9,127,000 struck at the Denver Mint;10,244,000 struck at the San Francisco Mint; 10,873,178 struck at the Denver Mint in 1975 (but dated 1974); 34,758,000 struck at the San Francisco Mint in 1975 (but dated 1974).
📆 This Year in Philippine History
On June 27, 1974, Filipino Chess Master Eugene Torre became Asia's first grandmaster by drawing with American Grandmaster Robert Byrne at the 21st Chess Olympiad in Nice, France.
Torre, in a tournament in Manila in 1976, was then the only one to beat the then-reigning World Champion Anatoly Karpov in a game that has become part of Filipino chess history. In 1982 he gained a spot in the World Chess Championship candidates matches, where he lost to Zoltán Ribli.
Torre was a friend of Bobby Fischer. He worked on Fischer's team in the 1992 rematch with Boris Spassky in Yugoslavia. Much later, Torre conducted interviews with Fischer on Filipino radio dzRH MBC Sports Center. Those interviews gained notoriety for Fischer and despair for his fans as he believed he would be killed in the United States after being deported from Japan.
Born on November 4, 1951 in Iloilo City, Torre is considered the best chess player the Philippines ever produced.
The former Business Administration undergraduate from Mapua Institute of Technology also has the distinction of being the first Asian player to earn the much-coveted title of International Grandmaster.
Torre was inducted into the World Chess Hall of Fame in 2021.
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📖 Information sources:
Wikipedia contributors. (2021, November 26). José Rizal. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 20:29, November 30, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jos%C3%A9_Rizal&oldid=1057246053
Wikipedia contributors. (2022, July 15). Sheldon coin grading scale. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 11:19, October 9, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheldon_coin_grading_scale&oldid=1098379145
NGC, World Coin Price Guide, Philippines Coin Price Guide (Powered by NumisMaster), Retrieved 10:05, November 30, 2020, from https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/philippines-piso-km-203-1972-1974-cuid-1112364-duid-1519618
Numista Coin Catalog. Coins from Philippines. Retrieved 10:15, November 30, 2021, from https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3749.html
1 Piso Pilipino Series Coin. Numismatics Philippines. Retrieved 19:14, October 9, 2022, from https://www.numismatics.ph/coins/pilipino-series/1-piso.html
Today in Philippine History, June 27, 1974. Retrieved 22:35, October 8, 2022, from https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/1205/today-in-philippine-history-june-27-1974-filipino-chess-master-eugene-torre-became-asias-first-grandmaster
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This is the first proof one peso (piso) coin of the Republic. It was designed by Frank Gasparro, the U.S. Mint's then-Chief Coin Designer and Engraver. His initials are on the neck of the bust on the obverse. This coin was minted at the U.S. Mint's San Francisco facility.
The obverse features the bust of Dr. Jose Rizal, a Filipino nationalist during the tail end of the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines. He is widely considered to be one of the greatest heroes of the Philippines. It also has the coin’s denomination, “Piso.”
The reverse bears Country’s name, the mintage year, and the issuing bank. It also has the country’s coat of arms, which feature the eight-rayed sun of the Philippines with each ray representing the eight provinces which were placed under martial law during the Philippine Revolution (1896-1898.) The three five-pointed stars represent the country's primary geographic regions (Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.) On the dexter (left) side of the shield is the North American bald eagle of the United States, its left talon grasping an olive branch and the right talon grasping three spears, denoting peace and war. On the sinister (right) side is the lion rampant of the coat of arms of the Kingdom of León (part of a united Spain from 1479). Both the eagle and the lion represent the country's colonial past. Beneath the shield is a scroll with the inscription in Filipno, "Republika Ng Pilipinas."
In 1974, at the request of the Central Bank, the San Francisco Mint produced a Philippine proof set. It was packaged in a style similar to the proof sets it had made for the 1968-1972 US coins. These sets, along with many of the 1974-dated coins, were actually minted in 1975.
Unfortunately, perhaps while sending them to the Philippines or shortly thereafter, the shipment was either dropped or bumped, resulting in many of the proof set's cases being slightly cracked, consequently letting in the hot and humid ambient air of the Philippines. Worse still, the blue-colored cardboard used to support and frame the coins interacted chemically with some of the coins as the surrounding ambient moisture seeped in. This chemical interaction affected the brass 5 Sentimo coins the most, causing practically all specimens to become corroded.
The cupro-nickel denominations typically suffer only from a cloudy white coloring, worse near the edges where the cardboard holds the coins. As a consequence, this environmental damage rendered these proof sets basically unsalable, and none of the 10,000 of these sets made was ever officially released.
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This coin has pristine Cameo surfaces that show vivid contrast between the mirrored fields and frosted devices. It has a sharp strike with full, original luster, and a few scattered contact marks commensurate with the grade. It also has some hazing around the periphery, but nothing that a little conservation can't remedy. Overall, the quality is above average and eye appeal is very pleasing. The proof sets are a bit scarce, especially ones in very good condition. I acquired this coin as part of a proof set and had it graded.
⚙️ Coin Specifications and Information
Composition: Copper-Nickel-Zinc
Weight: 15.0000g
Diameter: 33mm
Edge: Reeded
Alignment: ⬆️ ⬇️
Mintage: 10,000
KM# 203
📆 This Year in Philippine History
On 21 July 1974, the 23rd Miss Universe pageant was held at the Folk Arts Theater in Manila, Philippines. It was the first Miss Universe pageant to ever be held in the Philippines, and by extension, Southeast Asia.
Then outgoing Miss Universe Margarita Moran of the Philippines crowned her successor, the tearful Miss Muñoz, at the conclusion of a two-hour telecast.
There were 65 delegates from around the world who competed for the 1974 title.
Notably, the first Miss Universe (1952), Armi Kuusela of Finland, 1967 Miss Universe Sylvia Hitchcock of the United States, and 1969 Miss Universe Gloria Diaz of the Philippines graced the event. The event was hosted by Bob Barker and Helen O'Connell and was attended by an estimated 10,000 crowd and broadcast live by CBS and Radio Philippines Network.
The venue of the event, the Folk Arts Theater near the famed Manila Bay, was commissioned by then First Lady Imelda R. Marcos and was built for only 90 days in time for the pageant. It was inaugurated on July 7, 1974.
Manila again hosted the event 20 years later, when it became the host city for the Miss Universe 1994 pageant.
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📖 Information sources:
Wikipedia contributors. (2021, November 26). José Rizal. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 20:29, November 30, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Jos%C3%A9_Rizal&oldid=1057246053
Wikipedia contributors. (2022, July 15). Sheldon coin grading scale. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 11:19, October 9, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Sheldon_coin_grading_scale&oldid=1098379145
Source: Ubipetrus. (2018, June 21). History of All Philippine Coins #4: Pilipino & Bagong Lipunan Eras [Forum post] Retrieved May 3, 2019, from http://filipinonumismatist.forumotion.com/t584-history-of-all-philippine-coins#3693
NGC, World Coin Price Guide, Philippines Coin Price Guide (Powered by NumisMaster), Retrieved 10:05, November 30, 2020, from https://www.ngccoin.com/price-guide/world/philippines-piso-km-203-1972-1974-cuid-1112364-duid-1519618
Numista Coin Catalog. Coins from Philippines. Retrieved 10:15, November 30, 2021, from https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3749.html
Today in Philippine History, June 27, 1974. Retrieved 22:38, October 8, 2022, from https://kahimyang.com/kauswagan/articles/1563/today-in-philippine-history-july-14-1974-miss-universe-pageant-opened-at-the-folk-arts-theater
Wikipedia contributors. (2022, September 20). Miss Universe 1974. In Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia. Retrieved 22:42, October 8, 2022, from https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Miss_Universe_1974&oldid=1111348171
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