© Heritage Auctions
© Heritage Auctions
40 Centavos José Martí; Pattern
1962 year| Copper-nickel | - | - |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1962 |
| Value | 40 Centavos (0.40 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1962 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#307607 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Portrait of José Martí, left, Cuban National Hero (1853-1895); circular legend half top with motto; date at left
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PATRIA O MUERTE
1962
Translation:
Homeland or Death
1962
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The Pattern 40 Centavos (José Martí; Pattern) 1962 from Cuba made of Copper-nickel is a rare and unique coin, with only 20 examples known to exist. It was minted in 1962 as a pattern coin, meaning it was not intended for circulation but rather as a trial or sample coin. The coin features José Martí, a Cuban national hero and poet, on the obverse (front side), and the Cuban coat of arms on the reverse (back side). Its rarity and historical significance make it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
