1 Peso Sarajevo 1984 - Ice Hockey

Đơn vị phát hành Cuba
Năm 1983
Loại Non-circulating coin
Mệnh giá 1 Peso (1 CUP)
Tiền tệ Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Chất liệu Copper-nickel
Trọng lượng 11.3 g
Đường kính 29.9 mm
Độ dày 2 mm
Hình dạng Round
Kỹ thuật Milled
Hướng Coin alignment ↑↓
Nghệ nhân khắc Charles Edward Barber
Lưu hành đến 1983
Tài liệu tham khảo KM#196, JMA#AAEE111
Mô tả mặt trước Cuban coat of arms , country name on top, face value below.
Chữ viết mặt trước Latin
Chữ khắc mặt trước REPUBLICA DE CUBA ★ 1 PESO ★
(Translation: Republic of Cuba 1 Peso)
Mô tả mặt sau Two hockey players on center, Event name as circular legend on top, date and place of event below
Chữ viết mặt sau Latin
Chữ khắc mặt sau XIV OLIMPIADAS DE INVIERNO 1983 SARAJEVO 1984
(Translation: 14th. Winter Olympics 1983 Sarajevo 1984)
Cạnh Smooth
Xưởng đúc
Số lượng đúc 1983 - BU - 3 000
ID Numisquare 1046166910
Thông tin bổ sung

Historical Context: Issued in 1983 under Fidel Castro’s revolutionary government, this 1 Peso coin commemorates the 1984 Winter Olympics in Sarajevo, Yugoslavia. During the Cold War, Cuba, a prominent socialist bloc member, actively participated in international events, projecting national prestige and solidarity. The choice of ice hockey, a winter sport atypical for Cuba, highlights the broader internationalist spirit and athletic ambitions of socialist nations, linking to a significant global sporting and political moment.

Artistry: While a specific engraver is not widely documented, the coin’s design reflects a functional, modern commemorative style common in socialist-era numismatics. The obverse features the standard Cuban coat of arms, flanked by laurel and oak, with "REPUBLICA DE CUBA" and "1 PESO". The reverse dynamically depicts an ice hockey player in mid-action, stick raised, with "SARAJEVO 1984" and "HOCKEY SOBRE HIELO" (Ice Hockey) inscribed, alongside the issue year 1983. Imagery is bold and direct, emphasizing athletic vigor.

Technical/Grading: Struck in copper-nickel (11.3g, 29.9mm), this coin exhibits characteristics typical of its base metal composition. Key high-points for grading include the hockey player’s helmet, stick, and skate details, along with uniform texture. On the obverse, attention should be paid to fine lines within the Cuban coat of arms, particularly the key and sun. A well-struck example will show full definition in these areas, with sharp separation of design elements from the field.

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