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1 Peso Don Quixote and the Windmills
1982 year| Copper-nickel | 11.3 g | 29.9 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1982 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 11.3 g |
| Diameter | 29.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1982 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5125 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Scene of Don Quixote attacking the windmills, mintmark on upper left, issue date on upper right, circular legend: name of the event on top, date of creation on excergue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EL INGENIOSO HIDALGO DON QUIJOTE DE LA MANCHA
1982
1605
Translation:
The Ingeniuos Kinght Don Quixote de la Mancha
1982
1605
Designer: E. Cepero
Edge
Plain
Comment
The most known Cervantes' work is "El Ingenioso Hidalgo Don Quijote de la Mancha" (The Ingenious Knight Don Quixote de la Mancha - Mancha is a region of Spain), or just "Don Quijote". This work is considered the first modern novel, and is the second most edited and translated of all times, only beat by the Bible.The coin shows the scene where Don Quixote attacks the windmills, thinking they were giants.
Cuba mint house starts with this coins the series about Spain.
Interesting fact
The Don Quixote and Windmills coin from Cuba features a unique design that showcases the iconic scene from the famous novel by Miguel de Cervantes. The coin's design is surrounded by a legend that reads "Cuba 1982" and "1 Peso" in bold letters. The coin's weight of 11.3 grams and copper-nickel composition make it a valuable collector's item for numismatists and fans of literature.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 7000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Peso (Don Quixote and the Windmills) 1982 coin.
