5 Centavos Patria o Muerte

İhraççı Cuba
Yıl 2016-2020
Tür Standard circulation coin
Değer 5 Centavos
Para birimi Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
Bileşim Aluminium (aluminium 97.15%, magnesium 2.5%, manganese 0.35%)
Ağırlık 1.5 g
Çap 21.21 mm
Kalınlık 1.81 mm
Şekil Round
Teknik Milled
Yönlendirme Coin alignment ↑↓
Gravürcü(ler) Charles Edward Barber
Dolaşımda olduğu yıl
Referans(lar)
Ön yüz açıklaması Cuban coat of arms, country name as curved legend on top, face value in letters as curved legend on bottom, line of denticles close to rim.
Ön yüz yazısı Latin
Ön yüz lejandı REPUBLICA DE CUBA • CINCO CENTAVOS •
(Translation: Republic of Cuba Five Centavos)
Arka yüz açıklaması Face value in Roman numeral in circle over a five-pointed star, motto `Fatherland or Death` as curved legend on top, date on exergue, line of denticles close to rim.
Arka yüz yazısı Latin
Arka yüz lejandı PATRIA O MUERTE V • 2017 •
(Translation: Fatherland or Death V (5) 2017)
Kenar Smooth
Darphane
Basma adedi 2016 - `PATRIA O MUERTE` (see comments) -
2017 - `PATRIA O MUERTE` (see comments) -
2019 - `PATRIA O MUERTE` (see comments) -
2020 - `PATRIA O MUERTE` (see comments) -
Numisquare Kimliği 1722873610
Ek bilgiler

Historical Context: Issued by Cuba between 2016 and 2020, this 5 Centavos coin circulated during a period of political transition, spanning the leadership of Raúl Castro and the initial years of Miguel Díaz-Canel Bermúdez. The inscription, "Patria o Muerte" (Homeland or Death), is a foundational revolutionary slogan, underscoring the enduring ideological commitment of the Cuban state. Its aluminum composition reflects economic pragmatism, prioritizing durable and cost-effective coinage for daily transactions, symbolizing the continuity of revolutionary ideals in the modern era.

Artistry: While a specific engraver is not publicly documented for this circulating issue, the design adheres to a modern, utilitarian aesthetic common in contemporary Cuban numismatics, often influenced by socialist realist principles. The obverse typically features the national coat of arms, the Escudo de la Palma Real, depicting a palm tree, a key, and a Phrygian cap. The reverse prominently displays the denomination "5 CENTAVOS," the year of mintage, and the powerful national motto "PATRIA O MUERTE," rendered in clear, legible typography to reinforce national identity.

Technical/Grading: Struck in an aluminum alloy (97.15% Al, 2.5% Mg, 0.35% Mn), this lightweight coin (1.5g, 21.21mm) is prone to varying strike quality. High-points for grading include the central details of the palm tree and key on the obverse, and the sharpness of the lettering in "PATRIA O MUERTE" on the reverse. Due to the soft nature of aluminum and mass production demands, specimens often exhibit minor planchet imperfections or a slightly softer strike, particularly on finer design elements. Well-struck examples with full detail are highly desirable.

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