1930? Commonwealth of Philippines, one Peso [solved]

This silver coin is interesting.  Wondering if it is just badly damaged or…seems it might be something special

1936 not 1930.  A lot of silver coins were dumped in Manilla Bay to keep them out of the hands of the invading  Japanese.  

Salt water and silver coinage don't usually play well together.

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I agree with everything mentioned above. Yes, definitely sea salvaged and special regardless of the unfortunate damage. Only 10,000 minted and desirable even in this condition to many collectors like me. Notice not one of Numistas 300,000+ members has one to offer for trade. 

Cool to know. I read a bit about MacArthur doing this after you told me of the sea/ salvage, thank you, interesting stuff

Harryg, thanks. That does seem to be a very low amount produced from what I've seen in others. It is a really nice coin even after the sea. Is there a best way to preserve it? Currently it is just in small plastic envelope inside a paper envelope. The little 2x2 sizes used for coins 

Jeanne J

Cool to know. I read a bit about MacArthur doing this after you told me of the sea/ salvage, thank you, interesting stuff

 

Harryg, thanks. That does seem to be a very low amount produced from what I've seen in others. It is a really nice coin even after the sea. Is there a best way to preserve it? Currently it is just in small plastic envelope inside a paper envelope. The little 2x2 sizes used for coins 

The 2z2 flips as we refer to them are just fine. 

Great, thank you!