This coin is a 1940 One Cent (Penny) from the series known as the Philippines Under U.S. Sovereignty. Struck in bronze, it measures 24 millimeters in diameter and weighs 5.3 grams. This particular coin was minted without a mint mark, and while the specific mint remains unidentified, it falls within a production type classified as a Mint Strike. The design and attributes of this coin reflect its historical context, produced during a time when the Philippines was a territory of the United States. A total of 4,000,000 of these coins were minted, making it a collectible piece for numismatists interested in the intersection of American and Philippine history. With its vintage charm and significance, the 1940 One Cent coin encapsulates a unique aspect of the Philippines' currency under U.S. control, appealing to collectors and history enthusiasts alike.
| currency | USD |
| currency-amount | 0.01 |
| diameter | 24 |
| height | 0 |
| material | Bronze |
| mint-mark | None |
| mintage | 4000000 |
| type | Coins |
| weight | 5.3 |
| width | 0 |
| year-display | 1940 |