5 Pesos Apatosaurus - Piedfort
1994 year| Silver (.999) | 12 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1994 |
| Value | 5 Pesos (5 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 12 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1993 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#151801 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Apatosaurus facing right, event name as curved legend on top, animal name below, mintmark and date below image
Lettering:
ANIMALES PREHISTORICOS
1993
APATOSAURUS
Translation:
Prehistoric animals
1993
Apatosaurus
Engraver: Rigoberto Peláez Alcázar
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Reeded
Comment
This coin is a Piedfort, means to be a pattern minted on a double thickness planchet, but using the dies of the final version. therefore, weight engraved is not matching real weight of the coin. Design is the same as on KM# 405 (see link below).
Apatosaurus was a genus of herbivorous that lived about 152 to 151 million years ago, was very big and heavy, esteemed average 21 to 23 meters long, and mass 16 to 22 tons.
Name from Greek means deceptive lizard, as neck and tail were too long, and at first glance would not be obvious which was the front of the animal.
Interesting fact
The Pattern 5 Pesos (Apatosaurus - Piedfort) 1994 from Cuba is a unique coin that features a rare error. The coin was mistakenly minted with a reverse proof finish, meaning that the background is mirror-like and the design is matte. This error makes the coin highly sought after by collectors and increases its value.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 150 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 5 Pesos (Apatosaurus - Piedfort) 1994 coin.
