Well, I have really been snapping away with these photos. Here are a pair of very rare coins from the US-Philippines. This first piece is actually a medal, one of the only medals in my collection. It commemorates the opening of the Manila mint. Although struck primarily in bronze and silver, there are three known in gold. The corrosion on this piece is a result of sea-water damage. When the Japanese invaded the islands during World War II, a large amount of silver being stored at the mint was thrown into Manila Bay - a handful of medals were included in this mix! Bust of Woodrow Wilson l. PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES Youthful male personification of the Philippines, standing before minting equipment. Behind, Justice holding scales. TO COMMEMORATE THE OPENING OF THE MINT, MANILA P.I., 1920 Design by Charles Hewitt, dies by George Morgan And now for something simpler, with less of a story behind it: US-Philippines 1904 1 centavo, proof
I wasn't even aware that the Philippines made proofs in that year, although I know very little about their coinage. That first medal is quite interesting, how many were minted or are known to exist? Very good photos as well
Somehow I missed your reply. I think there were something like 3,700 of the bronze medals made. And the Philippines stuff is in the back of the Redbook. I encourage everyone to have a peek!
