100 Pesos "The Liberty"; 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#119689 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Female Allegory of Revolution, from Delacroix painting "Liberty Guiding the People", dates above, circular legend with French Revolution motto. Mintmark on left.
Design is the same as on KM# 319 (see link below and comments).
Lettering:
LIBERTAD IGUALDAD • FRATERNIDAD
1789
1989
Translation:
Freedom Equity Fraternity
1789
1989
Designer: Jorge Fornés Ramos
Edge
Reeded
Comment
NOTE: This coin is a Piedfort for KM# 319, 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.
The theme of this coin is about the French Revolution from 1789.
The reverse image is part from the Eugene Delacroix painting "Liberty guiding the People" very big painting (260 x 325cm) actually situated at the Louvre Museum.
Delacroix created this painting after the "July Revolution", occurred on July 1830, but many people attributed to 1789 Revolution, and now is one symbol of that event.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 100 Pesos ("The Liberty"; Piedfort) 1989 from Cuba made of Gold (.999) weighing 62.2 g is that it was designed by Cuban artist and sculptor, Rita Longa. She was known for her work in creating sculptures and monuments that reflected Cuban culture and history, and her design for this coin features a portrait of a young woman representing liberty, surrounded by palm trees and other national symbols. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, and its unique design makes it stand out among other coins.
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 ("The Liberty"; Piedfort) 1989 coin.
