1908-S PHILIPPINES - 1 PESO - SALVAGED CORREGIDOR - 1/2 Oz SILVER CROWN

Description: Philippines - 1908 S - 1 Peso - 20 g - .800 Silver - 35 mm - .5144 Oz ASW - KM# 172 In 1942, over 16 million Pesos in silver were thrown into the sea near Corregidor to avoid being captured by the invading Japanese forces. Majority of those thrown where dated 1907 to 1912. Since the war, over 10 million Pesos have been salvaged, but are typically heavily toned, pitted or corroded due to being in saltwater for a long time The obverse of this more than Half-Ounce Silver crown features Standing woman, holding hammer on anvil in right hand, smoking volcano at right; while the reverse depicts Eagle with spread wings above shield, with date below Please look at the pictures - just a very nice silver coin, great piece of Philippines history ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Also, please don't just watch the "Buy It Now - Make Offer" auction - MAKE OFFER at any time during the auction, and it could be yours! All items listed as a "fixed price" or "best offer" or "good until canceled" are subject to prior sale in our retail coin store, so please consider purchasing or making an offer on these listings fairly quickly if they are of interest to you. We would never know if you wanted the item, if you didn't make offer... Shipping and Handling (as of October 5th, 2024, all USPS postage significantly increased): US buyer: Adds $6.00 for USPS delivery with Tracking International buyer: Australia, New Zealand, Western Europe, Canada, Japan, South Korea and Hong Kong adds $20 for S/H Due to high rate of lost/stolen items, delivery to Eastern Europe and most Asian countries is ONLY by Registered Delivery for $40 Feedback: Positive feedback will always be left after payment is received and cleared. We always appreciate positive feedback and all 5* DSR evaluation after buyer received the item and satisfied with the purchase. If any problem arises, please contact us, and we will make every effort to resolve it Terms (please read): Winning bidder will have 4 days from the end of the auction to make payment, or contact us with payment arrangements; otherwise, eBay will be notified for Non-Paying bidder, and the item will be re-listed

Price: 34.99 USD

Location: Midwest

End Time: 2025-01-20T02:47:33.000Z

Shipping Cost: 6 USD