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10 Pesos Bastille; Piedfort
1989 year| Silver (.999) | 53.44 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 10 Pesos 10 CUP = USD 0.39 |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 53.44 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#119875 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Scene of the taking of the Bastille, curved legend with motto of the French Revolution on top, commemorated event in following lines, dates on bottom, with mintmark between.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTAD • IGUALDAD
FRATERNIDAD
TOMA DE LA
BASTILLA
1789 1989
Translation:
Freedom Equity
Fraternity
Take of the
Bastilla
1789-1989
Designer: Virginia Acebo Toledo
Edge
Reeded
Comment
NOTE: This coin is a Piedfort for KM# 240, means to be a coin minted on a doubled thickness planchet, but using the dies of the regular issue. Therefore, the weight shown in the reverse does not match with the actual weight.Take of the Bastille, on July 14th, 1789. became a symbol of the success of the French Revolution, in spite of the medieval fortress, that formerly was used as state jail, at the moment of the taking only had 7 prisoners, and was defended by only 114 soldiers.
This was because the medieval fortress had too high maintenance costs, and was decided on the previous year to be demolished.
Only 1 of the defenders died at the event, and nearly 100 in the attackers.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 10 Pesos (Bastille; Piedfort) 1989 from Cuba, made of Silver (.999) and weighing 53.44g, is considered a rare and valuable coin among collectors. One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted in a limited quantity of only 500 pieces, making it a highly sought-after collector's item. Additionally, the coin's design features the iconic Bastille fortress, which was a symbol of French colonialism in Cuba and adds to its historical significance.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Bastille; Piedfort) 1989 coin.
