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1 Peso Carlos Manuel de Céspedes; Pattern
1977 year| Silver | - | 29.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Cuba |
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1977 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Diameter | 29.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1977 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#308478 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Carlos Manuel De Céspedes facing, event date on left, issue date and mintmark on right; circular legends: figure name on top, event name on bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
CARLOS MANUEL DE CESPEDES
1868 1977
★ GRITO DE YARA ★
Translation:
Carlos Manuel de Céspedes
1868 1977
Yara Cry
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Pattern strike for KM# 186, Not listed on Krause.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Peso (Carlos Manuel de Céspedes; Pattern) 1977 from Cuba made of Silver is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It features a portrait of Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, a Cuban revolutionary leader, on one side and the national coat of arms on the other. The coin's rarity and historical significance make it a valuable collector's item, with some specimens selling for thousands of dollars.
