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Souvenir Peso Type III; Date closely spaced
1897 year| Silver (.900) | 22.5 g | 36 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| King | Alfonso XIII (1886-1931) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1897 |
| Value | 1 Peso |
| Currency | Pre-Republic (1870-1898) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 22.5 g |
| Diameter | 36 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 20 August 1897 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#119214 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Female head right divides date, representing the Republic,
motto on circular legend above, "SOUVENIR" on excergue
Script: Latin
Lettering:
* PATRIA Y LIBERTAD *
18 97
SOUVENIR
Translation:
Fatherland and freedom
1897
Souvenir
Engraver: Philip Martiny
Edge
Reeded
Comment
"Peso Souvenir" type IIIReverse image represents the Republic, and is based on a portrait of Leonor Molina Adán, cousin of José Zayas, Treasury Delegate of the Revolutionary Movement, and also active member of the group.
Known as "Peso Souvenir", the 3 types from 1897 (and their respective patterns), were part of the coins minted to collect funds for the Movement, as well as the 1 Peso minted on 1898.
On 1897 the "1 Peso" denomination was replaced by the word "Souvenir", as US Government would have refused to mint a currency of a country fighting against other with which had diplomatic relationship. On 1898, the relation have changed after the vessel "Maine", from US exploded at Havana port; US government attributed the fact to Spain, and they started war on Apr. 1898; therefore the version of 1898 showed "1 Peso", as there was no reason to use Souvenir instead.
Type III has date closely spaced, and star to right is aligned with date.
This type was minted at Gorham Manufacturing Company (Providence, Rhode Island), on Aug. 20rd, 1897.
Interesting fact
The Souvenir Peso (Type III; Date closely spaced) 1897 from Cuba is an interesting coin because it was minted during a time of great change and upheaval in Cuba's history. The coin was issued in 1897, just a year before the outbreak of the Spanish-American War, which would ultimately lead to Cuba's independence from Spain. This coin is a symbol of the island nation's rich history and its struggle for independence.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1897 | 4856 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for Souvenir Peso (Type III; Date closely spaced) 1897 coin.
