Catalogue
| Émetteur | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Année | 1992 |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Valeur | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Devise | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Poids | 31.1 g |
| Diamètre | 38 mm |
| Épaisseur | 3.3 mm |
| Forme | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Graveur(s) | Obverse: Charles Edward Barber Reverse: Belisario Álvarez Collado |
| En circulation jusqu’à | 1992 |
| Référence(s) | KM#437, JMA#AAEE535 |
| Description de l’avers | Cuban coat of arms, country name as curved legend on top, face value below. |
|---|---|
| Écriture de l’avers | Latin |
| Légende de l’avers |
REPUBLICA DE CUBA 1 PESO (Translation: Republic of Cuba 1 Peso) |
| Description du revers | Portrait of Ernesto `Che` Guevara (1928-1967), also known as `Guerrillero Heroico`, figure and portrait name as circular legend near edge, dates and mintmark below portrait. |
| Écriture du revers | Latin |
| Légende du revers |
`GUERRILLERO HEROICO` 1967-1992 ERNESTO CHE GUEVARA (Translation: `Heroic Guerilla Fighter` 1967 - 1992 Ernesto `Che` Guevara) |
| Tranche | Smooth |
| Atelier | |
| Tirage |
1992 - BU - 10 000 |
| ID Numisquare | 1802783130 |
| Informations supplémentaires |
Historical Context: Issued by Cuba in 1992, this 1 Peso coin emerged during the "Special Period" following the Soviet Union's dissolution. Under Fidel Castro, Cuba faced severe economic challenges. This coin, honoring the "Heroic Guerilla Fighter," symbolically reinforced the foundational ideals of the Cuban Revolution, undoubtedly commemorating Ernesto "Che" Guevara. Its issuance underscored a commitment to revolutionary principles and national identity amidst profound adversity.
Artistry: While the specific engraver is uncredited, the design aligns with the socialist realist school prevalent in Cuban numismatics. The obverse prominently features the iconic bust of the "Heroic Guerilla Fighter," unmistakably depicting Che Guevara, likely inspired by Alberto Korda's famous photograph. His determined gaze and beret are rendered with powerful clarity. The reverse typically presents the Cuban Coat of Arms, a complex emblem rich in national symbolism.
Technical/Grading: Struck in copper (38mm, 31.1g), this coin often exhibits characteristics common to large base-metal issues. Key high-points for wear or strike weakness on the obverse include Che Guevara's beret, hair, beard, and facial features. On the reverse, details within the Cuban Coat of Arms, such as the palm tree fronds, key, and fasces, are susceptible to flatness. Collectors should seek well-struck examples demonstrating full detail, especially in the hair and finer elements.