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100 Pesos Bastille; Piedfort
1989 year| Gold (.999) | 62.2 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 100 Pesos (100 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 62.2 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1989 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#119876 |
|---|---|
| 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# 320, 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 100 Pesos (Bastille; Piedfort) 1989 from Cuba made of Gold (.999) weighing 62.2 g is a rare and valuable coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It features the iconic image of the Bastille, a symbol of the French Revolution, on one side, and the Cuban coat of arms on the other. This coin is considered a numismatic treasure for collectors and its value can reach up to $10,000.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | 10 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 100 Pesos (Bastille; Piedfort) 1989 coin.
