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10 Pesos Juan de la Cosa
1990 year| Silver (.999) | 31.1 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1990 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1990 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#104182 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Portrait of Juan de la Cosa within wreath, figure name below, event and date on top and right, mintmark and issue to right of image. Rope around, close to edge.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
★ V CENTENARIO ★
1990
JUAN DE LA COSA ★ 1492
Translation:
5th. Centenary
1990
Juan de la Cosa 1492
Engraver: Belisario Álvarez Collado
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded.
Comment
This series of coins is dedicated to the 4 main figures of the America's discovery; Christopher Columbus, discoverer of America; Ferdinand and Isabella, the Spanish king and queen; and Juan de la Cosa, who made the first map where it shows America.Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Juan de la Cosa) 1990 silver coin from Cuba features a unique design, showcasing a map of the Americas on the reverse side, which was created by the famous Spanish cartographer Juan de la Cosa in 1500. This map is considered one of the earliest and most accurate representations of the New World, making the coin a valuable collector's item for both numismatists and history enthusiasts.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 10 Pesos (Juan de la Cosa) 1990 coin.
