1 Peso Carlos Manuel de Céspedes; Pattern
1977 year| Brass | - | 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 | Brass |
| Diameter | 29.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1977 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#415029 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
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
Lettering: Smooth
Comment
Carlos Manuel de Céspedes (1819-1874) was a Cuban lawyer and landowner who started the first of the three independence wars in Cuba (known as "Guerra Grande" ("Big War") or "Guerra de los Diez Años" ("Ten Years War"). On 1868 he freed his slaves and invited them to join him to fight for Cuban Independence; is known as "Grito de Yara" ("Yara Cry").
(source:http://elinformadorlibre.blogspot.com.uy)
Yara is a small town placed on south east of Cuba, where on 1512 Hatuey, a Taino chief was burnt in the stake for rebelling against Spanish domination; is considered as Cuba's First National Hero.
Templates used for the dies were produced in Spain.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Peso (Carlos Manuel de Céspedes; Pattern) 1977 from Cuba made of Brass is a rare and unique coin, with only 200 pieces minted. It was created as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a prototype or sample for a potential new design. The coin features Carlos Manuel de Céspedes, a Cuban revolutionary leader, on one side and the Cuban coat of arms on the other. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auction.
