5 Pesos Homeland and Freedom, Trial strike

€292,256.00
IssuerCuba
Year1988
TypePattern
Value5 Pesos (5 CUP)
CurrencyCuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight31.1 g
Dimensions32 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: William Barber
Reverse: Belisario Álvarez Collado
In circulation to1988
Reference(s) KM#PN12, JMA#PPV10
Obverse descriptionCuban coat of arms, country name as curved legend on top, face value below.  Design is nearly the same as on the rest of the series, with small differences (see link below).
Obverse script
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE CUBA 5 PESOS
(Translation: Republic of Cuba 5 Pesos)
Reverse descriptionPortrait of José Martí right, Motto on top, mintmark on left of image, issue date on bottom, weight and fineness on sides.  Design is nearly the same as on the rest of the series, with small differences (see link below).
Reverse script
Reverse letteringPATRIA Y LIBERTAD 1 OZ 0,999 1988 plata fina
(Translation: Homeland and Freedom 1 Oz. 0.999 1988 fine silver)
EdgeReeded.
Mint
Mintage1988  - BU - 6
Catalog ID8320585360
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