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1 Peso Principe de Asturias ship
2008 year| Copper-nickel | 26 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 2008 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 3 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 2008 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#84670 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 83% |
Reverse
Principe de Asturias ship sailing right, date on left, Vessel's name on curved legend above.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PRINCIPE DE ASTURIAS
2008
Translation:
2008
Prince of Asturias
Edge
Plain
Comment
The ship Principe de Asturias was a Spanish fleet line vessel, built at La Habana (Havana) shipyard, that at that time still was a Spanish colony. Was a "Santa Ana" class, with 3 decks, 3 masts with square sails, and 112 cannons., named after the first son of Charles IV of Spain.Santa Ana class was a project from which were constructed a series of 8 ships, 3 at Ferrol, Spain and 5 at Havana:
Santa Ana (Saint Anne), Ferrol, 1784, which gave name to the series;
Mejicano (Mexican) and Conde de Regia (Count of Regia), Havana, both 1786;
Salvador del Mundo (savior of the World), Ferrol, and Real Carlos (Royal Charles), Havana, both 1787;
San Hermenegildo (Saint Hermenegildo), Havana, 1789;
Reina Luisa (Queen Louise), Ferrol, 1791;
and Príncipe de Asturias (Prince of Asturias), Havana, 1794.
Interesting fact
The 1 Peso (Principe de Asturias ship) 2008 coin from Cuba features a unique design, showcasing the Principe de Asturias ship, which was a Spanish naval training ship that was in service from 1928 to 1982. The ship was known for its distinctive silhouette and played a significant role in the history of the Spanish Navy. The coin's design serves as a nod to the country's rich naval history and its significance in the region.
