10 Pesos Christopher Columbus, Trial strike

€292,394.00
IssuerCuba
Year1990
TypePattern
Value10 Pesos (10 CUP)
CurrencyCuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight31.1 g
Dimensions38 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: Charles Edward Barber
Reverse: Luis Álvarez
In circulation to1990
Reference(s) KM#N/C, JMA#PPV35
Obverse descriptionCuban coat of arms, country name as curved legend on top, face value below, weight and fineness on sides, double rope design close to edge.  Design is the same as on KM# 265, with double rope near edge (see link below).
Obverse script
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE CUBA 1 OZ 10 PESOS AG 0.999
(Translation: Republic of Cuba 1 ounce 10 Pesos silver 0.999)
Reverse descriptionBust of Christopher Columbus, wreath of olive branches and and naval items, figure name below, event and date on top and right, mintmark and issue date below. Double rope around, close to edge.  Design is the same as on KM# 265, with double rope near edge, instead of single (see link below).
Reverse script
Reverse lettering★ V CENTENARIO ★ 1990 CRISTOBAL COLON ★ 1492
(Translation: 5th. Centenary 1990 Christopher Columbus 1492)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage1990  - Proof -
Catalog ID3803350880
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