20 Pesos Antonio Maceo; Pattern
1977 year| Nickel brass | - | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Issuing bank | National Bank of Cuba |
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1977 |
| Value | 20 Pesos (20 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Nickel brass |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Countermarked, Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1977 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#418300 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Portrait of Antonio Maceo facing, date and mintmark on left; circular legends: figure name on top, event name on bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ANTONIO MACEO
🞲 1977 🞲
PROTESTA DE BARAGUA
Translation:
Antonio Maceo
1977
Baragua Protest
Edge
Reeded
Comment
On 1878 Spanish Government tried to end the fight against the Cuban Independence forces, offering a treat with certain benefits to cubans; Antonio Maceo realized Spanish considered would not defeat the insurrects, so tried a political move. He energetically refused the proposition (was called "Protest" as some of the revolution leaders were considering to accept or at least negotiate the pact), and on March 15th., 1878 met Martinez Campos (Spanish commander) at Baraguá. After a hard discussion, was clear the only condition that would be accepted by Cubans was the Independence, and truce was agreed to end on next 23rd.
(source: www.ecured.cu/)
Templates used for the dies were produced in Spain.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 20 Pesos (Antonio Maceo; Pattern) 1977 from Cuba made of Nickel brass is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It features Antonio Maceo, a Cuban independence leader, on the obverse, and the Cuban coat of arms on the reverse. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch high prices at auctions.
