Catalogus
| Uitgever | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Jaar | 1993 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Waarde | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Valuta | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Samenstelling | Copper |
| Gewicht | 31.1 g |
| Diameter | 38 mm |
| Dikte | |
| Vorm | Round |
| Techniek | Milled |
| Oriëntatie | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Graveur(s) | Obverse: Charles Edward Barber Reverse: Belisario Álvarez Collado |
| In omloop tot | 1993 |
| Referentie(s) | KM#397, JMA#AAEE545 |
| Beschrijving voorzijde | Cuban coat of arms, country name on top, face value below. |
|---|---|
| Schrift voorzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift voorzijde |
REPUBLICA DE CUBA 1 PESO (Translation: Republic of Cuba 1 Peso) |
| Beschrijving keerzijde | Bust of Fidel Castro left, lettering in upper circle, date on right. |
| Schrift keerzijde | Latin |
| Opschrift keerzijde |
40 ANIVERSARIO DEL MONCADA 1993 (Translation: 40th. Anniversary of Moncada 1993) |
| Rand | Smooth |
| Muntplaats | |
| Oplage |
1993 - KM# 397.1 Beveled rim; BU - 10 000 1993 - KM# 397.2 Flat rim; BU - |
| Numisquare-ID | 1958932870 |
| Aanvullende informatie |
Historical Context: Issued by Cuba in 1993, this 1 Peso coin commemorates the 40th anniversary of the Moncada Barracks attack. This pivotal July 26, 1953 event initiated Fidel Castro's revolutionary movement against the Batista dictatorship. Though a military failure, it galvanized support and provided Castro a platform for his iconic "History Will Absolve Me" speech. Its 1993 commemoration, during Cuba's "Special Period," underscored the ideological foundations of the Cuban Revolution.
Artistry: While the specific engraver for KM#397 is undocumented, the design adheres to the socialist realist aesthetic prevalent in Cuban numismatics. The obverse features the national