50 Pesos Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
1997 year| Silver (.999) | 155.5 g | 65 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | Second Republic (1959-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1997 |
| Value | 50 Pesos (50 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.999) |
| Weight | 155.5 g |
| Diameter | 65 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1997 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#285089 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus ; circular legend close to edge: event name on top, place name below; date and mintmark on right. Design is the same as on KM# 599 (see link below)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* MARAVILLAS DEL MUNDO ANTIGUO *
1997
MAUSOLEO DE HALICARNASO
Translation:
Wonders of ancient world
1997
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
Engraver: Rigoberto Peláez Alcázar
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Plain
Comment
The Mausoleum at Halicarnassus or Tomb of Mausolus was placed at Halicarnassus city, Persia, actual Turkey. 45m. high, was built as tomb for Mausolus and his sister-wife Artemisia II of Caria. It was the last survivor of the six destroyed World Wonders. Was destroyed by successive earthquakes from 12th. to 15th. century. Nowadays, the word mausoleum became a generic way to name over ground tombs.Interesting fact
The Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, depicted on the 50 Pesos coin from Cuba, was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. It was a grand tomb built for King Mausolus, a Persian satrap, in the 4th century BCE. The coin's design showcases the magnificent structure, which was known for its intricate sculptures and massive size. Despite being destroyed by earthquakes in the 12th century, the Mausoleum's legacy lives on through coins like this one, serving as a testament to the ingenuity and artistry of ancient civilizations.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | 250 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Pesos (Mausoleum of Halicarnassus) 1997 coin.