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25 Centavos Countermarked ND
| Silver (.9027) | 6.76 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XII (1874-1885) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1872-1877 |
| Value | 25 Centavos (0.25) |
| Currency | Countermarked Coinage (Key, 1872-1877) |
| Composition | Silver (.9027) |
| Weight | 6.76 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Thickness | 1.25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#157396 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
(Host coin design): Eagle on cactus with snake in beak. Wreath on lower sides, Country name as curved legend on top, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA MEXICANA
1872
Translation:
Mexican Republic
1872
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Countermark on Mexico 25 centavos KM# 406.Interesting fact
The 25 Centavos coin from Cuba, minted between 1872 and 1877, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.9027), it was countermarked with a circular stamp bearing the letters "C.C." (Cuba Company) and a crown, indicating that it was issued by the Cuban revolutionary government during its struggle for independence from Spain. This coin is a unique piece of history, symbolizing the island's fight for freedom and self-determination.
