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10 Pesos Ptolomeo and Toscanelli
1992 year| Silver (.999) | 20 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1992 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1992 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#182051 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Ptolemy's map about earth's shape, with diverse explanatory legends, issue date below.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PTOLOMEO
LA
TIERRA ES REDONDA
(in map) SEPTENTRIO ORIENS
CATHAY
MARE OCEANUM
MANGI AFRICA
TROPICUS CANCER
CIPANGO
AUSTER
(out of map) CAMINO DIRECTO A
ORIENTE CRUZANDO
EL ATLANTICO
1992
TOSCANELLI
Translation:
Ptolemy
Earth is round
North Orient
Cathay (China)
Ocean Sea
Mongolia Africa
Cancer Tropic
Cipango (Japan)
South
Direct way to
orient crossing
the Atlantic
1992
Toscanelli
Engraver: Carlos Estrada de Zayas
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Based on the letter of Toscanelli, and his map showing the route to Orient crossing Atlantic ocean, Columbus planned his trip to Catay and Cipango (China and Japan). That map was based upon the calculations of Ptolemy, that had big mistakes on distances, ending on an esteemed position of Orient, much shorter than real, cause he esteemed the diameter of Earth as 29 000 km instead of the real 40 000.VARIANTS:
There are two obverse variants: the older style, where the coat of arms has plain strips on left side, and the wreath is thin; and the newer one where the strips are reeded and the wreath is thick.
Detail of variant KM# 354.1 on left; KM# 354.2 on right.
Interesting fact
The 10 Pesos (Ptolomeo and Toscanelli) 1992 coin from Cuba features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The coin's obverse side features a portrait of Italian astronomer Giovanni Battista Toscanelli, who played a significant role in the discovery of the New World, while the reverse side features a map of the Caribbean island and a compass, symbolizing the exploration and navigation that took place during the Age of Discovery. This coin is not only a beautiful collector's item but also a reminder of the fascinating history that shaped the modern world.
