Philippines Half Centavo, Circulation Strikes (1903-1904)

Number of
Required Items
2
Current Finest
Possible Set Rating
69.500

This is clearly the shortest series of U.S. coins and the fewest required in the entire registry – a mere 2 coins, both struck at the Philadelphia mint. Worth 1/4th of a penny at face value, it was a wonder of miniaturization for its time and America’s smallest denomination. Despite all the distinction, the coins fell out of favor with the public, prompting the series’ end after only 2 years.

Neither date is particularly hard, but finding both of them in gem condition (and especially in the original cherry red) is no cakewalk and a great way to get your feet wet in the US-Philippines series.

Notes: This set has bonuses. Please see the Set Composition for a listing.

All-Time Finest (All Eras)

Rank Set Name % Complete % RD GPA Weighted GPA with Top
Pop Bonuses
Set Rating User
1 Starcreek Collection 2021 2022 2023 2024 100.00% 100.00% 68.50 69.50 69.50
2 JAA Half Centavo Business Strikes 100.00% 100.00% 68.00 68.50 68.50
JAA
3 The Maharlika Legacy Collection Philippines Half Centavo, Circulation Strike (1903-1904) 100.00% 50.00% 68.25 68.25 68.25
4 halfcent_man YN 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 100.00% 100.00% 67.50 67.50 67.50
4 Blazing Red 2014 100.00% 100.00% 67.50 67.50 67.50

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Current Finest

Rank Set Name % Complete % RD GPA Weighted GPA with Top
Pop Bonuses
Set Rating User
1 Starcreek Collection 2021 2022 2023 2024 100.00% 100.00% 68.50 69.50 69.50
2 JAA Half Centavo Business Strikes 100.00% 100.00% 68.00 68.50 68.50
JAA
3 The Maharlika Legacy Collection Philippines Half Centavo, Circulation Strike (1903-1904) 100.00% 50.00% 68.25 68.25 68.25
4 halfcent_man YN 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 100.00% 100.00% 67.50 67.50 67.50
4 Blazing Red 2014 100.00% 100.00% 67.50 67.50 67.50
4 Red! Red! 2014 100.00% 100.00% 67.50 67.50 67.50
4 Somos Uno 100.00% 100.00% 67.50 67.50 67.50
8 Manila collection of Half Centavos 100.00% 50.00% 67.00 67.00 67.00
9 1/2 of One 100.00% 50.00% 66.50 66.50 66.50
9 Finney 100.00% 100.00% 66.50 66.50 66.50
9 Taga Cebu 100.00% 50.00% 66.50 66.50 66.50
9 PGS Gold & Coin 100.00% 50.00% 66.50 66.50 66.50
13 The Templar Collection 100.00% 50.00% 66.00 66.00 66.00
13 CLVEN Collection 100.00% 100.00% 66.00 66.00 66.00
13 LAPZ 100.00% 50.00% 66.00 66.00 66.00
13 Nikolaus 100.00% 50.00% 66.00 66.00 66.00
13 MY SET 100.00% 50.00% 66.00 66.00 66.00
13 Taga Asingan 100.00% 0.00% 66.00 66.00 66.00
19 USPI just trying 100.00% 50.00% 65.50 65.50 65.50
Pua
19 Duben US PI 1/2¢ 100.00% 50.00% 65.50 65.50 65.50

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