10 CENTAVOS ALFONSO XII 1882

This is a rare silver spanish coin. According to Aldo P. Basso there were only 524,838 pieces minted.

20 CENTAVOS ALFONSO XII 1885

This is a rare spanish silver coin minted in Madrid, Spain.

Only 1,344,454 were minted according to Aldo P. Basso.

OBVERSE

The obverse of this coin shows ALFONSO XII Por La G. De Dios. The bust of Alfonso XII is facing right.

REVERSE

While the reverse shows Rey Const! De Espana/20/Cs and De/P0 divided by the coat of arms.

UN PESO ALFONSO XIII 1897

This is a rare spanish silver coin. It is more than 200 years.

Only 6,000,006 were minted in Madrid, Spain according to the book of Aldo Basso entitled Coins, Medals and Tokens of the Philippines 1728-1974 2nd Edition (1975).

OBVERSE: Alfonso XIII P.L.G.D.D., Rey C. De Espana. The young head of Alfonso XIII is facing left, the date is between two five pointed stars.

REVERSE: Islas Filipinas/UN Peso. Crowned coat of arms between two pillars in the center.

By carefully observing the coin you will notice that this coin carries three sets of initials: on the obverse below the neck, B.M. which stands for Bartolome Maura Montaner, the die sinker; on the reverse, left edge, S.G. for Arturo Sandoval and Antonio Garcia Gonzales, the assayers; and right edge, V. for the weight master, Remigio Vega y Vega.

1 Peso & 50 Centavos 1947-S Mc Arthur

Obverse

One Peso 1947-S MacArthur
(36mm, 80% Silver, 20% Copper)
reeded edges

Only 100,000 were minted according to Aldo P. Basso.

The obverse side of this coin shows Defender and Liberator of the Philippines.the bust of General Douglas MacArthur is facing right.

Reverse

While the reverse side shows Philippines, orchids,Philippines' Coat of arms, 1947 and One Peso.S mint mark below date

Obverse

50 Centavos 1947-S MacArthur

(27mm, 75% Silver, 25% Copper)

reeded edges

Only 200,000 were minted according to Aldo P. Basso.

The obverse side of this coin shows Defender and Liberator of the Philippines.the bust of General Douglas MacArthur is shown in three-quarter profile.

Reverse

While the reverse side shows Philippines, Philippines'Coat of arms, 1947 and fifty Centavos

One Peso 1961 Rizal

Only 100,000 were minted according to Aldo P. Basso.

The obverse side of this coin shows Jose Rizal Centennial National Hero. The bust of Rizal divides the dates 1861-1961. While the reverse side shows Central Bank of the Philippines, Philippines'Coat of arms and Piso

50 Centavos 1961 Rizal

Only 100,000 were minted according to Aldo P. Basso.

The obverse side of this coin shows Jose Rizal Centennial National Hero. The bust of Rizal is facing left with the dates 1861-1961. While the reverse side shows Central Bank of the Philippines, Philippines'Coat of arms and Piso

One Peso 1963 Bonifacio

Only 100,000 were minted according to Aldo P. Basso.

The obverse side of this coin shows Andres Bonifacio Centennial National Hero. The bust of Bonifacio divides the dates 1863-1963. While the reverse side shows Republika ng Pilipinas, Philippines'Coat of arms and Piso

One Peso 1964 Mabini

Only 100,000 were minted according to Aldo P. Basso.

The obverse side of this coin shows Apolinario Mabini Centennial National Hero. The bust of Mabini divides the dates 1864-1964. While the reverse side shows Republika ng Pilipinas, Philippines'Coat of arms and Piso

One Peso 1967 Bataan

Only 100,000 were minted according to Aldo P. Basso.

The obverse side of this coin shows 25th Anniversary of Bataan.At the center is a broken flaming sword in wreath. While the reverse side shows Republika ng Pilipinas Philippines'Coat of arms and Piso

One Piso 1969 Aguinaldo

Only 100,000 were minted according to Aldo P. Basso.

The obverse side of this coin shows Ikasandaang Taong Kaarawan.(Centennial birthday of Aguinaldo) The bust of Aguinaldo divides the dates 1869-1969. While the reverse side shows Republika ng Pilipinas Philippines'Coat of arms and Piso

Ancient Japanese Money

This is a replica of the ancient money of the Japanese. I bought it at Tokyo Mint when I was in Japan last 2003.

Japanese old coin

I bought this at the Japan Mint last 2003. It is a replica of one of their ancient coins.

Japan's Diet Building Medal

This is a token or medal with the inscription "The House of Representatives Japan". The obverse shows the Diet Building while the reverse shows the Mt. Fuji. I bought this in a thrift store in Makati.