1 Peso Castro and Hemingway

発行体 Cuba
年号 2010
種類 Non-circulating coin
額面 1 Peso (1 CUP)
通貨 Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
材質 Copper-nickel
重量 26 g
直径 38 mm
厚さ
形状 Round
製造技法 Milled
向き Coin alignment ↑↓
彫刻師 Charles Edward Barber
流通終了年 2010
参考文献 KM#954
表面の説明 Cuban coat of arms, name of the country above, face value below.
表面の文字体系 Latin
表面の銘文 REPUBLICA DE CUBA 1 PESO
(Translation: Republic of Cuba 1 Peso)
裏面の説明 Fidel Castro y Ernest Hemingway met. Event details on curved legend on top and straight 4-lines on bottom. Date on right.
裏面の文字体系 Latin
裏面の銘文 50 ANIVERSARIO 2010 Encuentro de Fidel Castro y Ernest Hemingway 1960-2010
(Translation: 50th. anniversary 2010 Meeting of Fidel Castro and Ernest Hemingway)
鋳造所 Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones,Havana, Cuba
鋳造数 2010 - - 5 000
Numisquare ID 7990778210
追加情報

Historical Context: Issued in 2010, this 1 Peso coin from Cuba commemorates the unique relationship between revolutionary leader Fidel Castro and American literary giant Ernest Hemingway. Even after Castro's 2008 stepping down, his historical shadow and the Cuban Revolution's legacy defined the era. The coin celebrates Hemingway’s deep connection to Cuba, where he lived for decades and found inspiration for "The Old Man and the Sea." This issue highlights Cuba's cultural diplomacy and historical ties to global figures.

Artistry: The coin adheres to the socialist realist aesthetic common in Cuban numismatics, focusing on national symbols and historical figures. The obverse features the standard Cuban coat of arms, flanked by "REPUBLICA DE CUBA," "1 PESO," and the "2010" date. The reverse depicts Fidel Castro and Ernest Hemingway together, referencing their famous 1960 fishing tournament meeting. While the engraver is uncredited, the portrayal captures their likenesses with dignified realism, emphasizing their shared moment.

Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-nickel, with a substantial 26-gram weight and 38-millimeter diameter, this coin offers a generous canvas for its detailed design. Key high-points for assessing strike quality and wear include the intricate details of the obverse coat of arms, particularly the star and key. On the reverse, critical areas are the facial features of both Castro and Hemingway, their hair, and the details of the fish held by

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