50 Centavos (Countermarked) ND (1872-1877) front 50 Centavos (Countermarked) ND (1872-1877) back
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50 Centavos Countermarked ND

 
Silver (.903) - -
Description
Issuer
Cuba
King
Alfonso XII (1874-1885)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1872-1877
Value
50 Centavos (0.50)
Currency
Countermarked Coinage (Key, 1872-1877)
Composition
Silver (.903)
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#109085
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Comment

Countermark on Mexican 50 Centavos, KM#407.

Interesting fact

The 50 Centavos coin from Cuba, minted between 1872 and 1877, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.903), 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 symbol of Cuba's rich history and fight for freedom.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
ND (1872-1877)  - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos (Countermarked) ND (1872-1877) coin.