20 Pesos Máximo Gómez
1977 year| Silver (.925) | 26 g | 38 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1977 |
| Value | 20 Pesos (20 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.925) |
| Weight | 26 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Thickness | 2.8 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1977 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#47856 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 76% |
Reverse
Portrait of Máximo Gómez facing, date and mintmark on left; circular legends: figure name on top, event name on bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MAXIMO GOMEZ
1977
★ CARGA AL MACHETE ★
Translation:
Maximo Gomez
1977
Attack with machete
Edge
Plain
Comment
Máximo Gomez (1836-1905) Was a Cuban hero born at Dominican Republic who fought against Spanish forces in the first independence war.On October 26th., 1868 he guided Cuban troops against Spanish, and attacked using machetes (long knife with wide blade used to cut sugarcane), since most of them were country workers. The use of machete revealed to be a very effective weapon, because of his effectivity, and mainly for it caused panic in the Spanish troops, visually much bigger than swords, and by its sound.
(source: http://www.granma.cu)
Templates used for the dies were produced in Spain.
Interesting fact
The 1977 Cuban 20 Pesos coin featuring Máximo Gómez is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political change in Cuba. The coin was produced in a limited quantity as a non-circulating coin, and its silver content and unique design make it a sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | 25000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 20 Pesos (Máximo Gómez) 1977 coin.
