© Stacks Bowers
© Stacks Bowers
50 Centavos Countermarked ND
| Silver (.894) | 13.48 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1872-1877 |
| Value | 50 Cents (0.50) |
| Currency | Countermarked Coinage (Key, 1872-1877) |
| Composition | Silver (.894) |
| Weight | 13.48 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#109086 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
(host coin design): The bust of Liberty, facing left. She is wearing a cap, which is referred to as a Phrygian or Freedom Cap, a symbol of the American Revolutionary War. Liberty’s hair is curling and flowing gently downwards and a small part of her dress can be seen just below the neck. There are seven stars in front and six additional stars behind, representing the original thirteen states in the Union. The headband carries the inscription LIBERTY, and the date, slightly curved, is seen beneath the portrait.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
LIBERTY
******* 1833 ******
Engraver: John Reich
Edge
Plain with lettering
Lettering: FIFTY CENTS OR HALF A DOLLAR
Comment
Countermark on United States Bust Half Dollar, KM#37.Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos coin from Cuba, minted between 1872 and 1877, has an interesting feature. Despite being made of silver (.894), it was countermarked with a circular stamp bearing the letters "C.C." (Cuba Company) and a crown, indicating that it was issued by the Spanish colonial government in Cuba. This countermark was applied to coins that were minted in Spain and shipped to Cuba for circulation, making it a unique and identifiable feature of this particular coin.
