50 Pesos Statue of Jupiter
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#285083 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 100% |
Reverse
Statue of Jupiter in the temple, series name as curved legend on top, name below, mintmark and date below image. Design is the same as on KM# 598 (see link below)
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* MARAVILLAS DEL MUNDO ANTIGUO *
1997
ESTATUA DE JUPITER OLIMPICO
Translation:
Wonders of the antique world
1997
Statue of Olympic Jupiter
Engraver: Gianna Díaz Suárez
Designer: Elena Delgado Álvarez
Edge
Plain
Comment
The statue of Jupiter at Olympia was one of the seven wonders of the antique world. Was engraved by Phidias, circa 438/430 BC, made of ivory and gold and about 12.4m. high. On 394 AD was moved to Constantinople (actual Istambul) while loss reasons are unknown, is believed it was destroyed on 5th. Century, during a fire at the palace where was placed.Interesting fact
The 50 Pesos (Statue of Jupiter) 1997 coin from Cuba is a unique piece that features the statue of Jupiter, the Roman god of thunder, on its obverse side. This coin is made of .999 silver and weighs 155.5 grams, making it a substantial and valuable collector's item.
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 (Statue of Jupiter) 1997 coin.