50 Pesos Lighthouse of Alexandria

€285,084.00
IssuerCuba
Year1997
TypeNon-circulating coin
Value50 Pesos (50 CUP)
CurrencyCuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date)
CompositionSilver (.999)
Weight155.5 g
Dimensions65 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
Milled
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)Obverse: Charles Edward Barber
Reverse: Ryneel Castellanos Cuesta
In circulation to1997
Reference(s) KM#N/C, JMA#AAEE686
Obverse descriptionCuban coat of arms, country name on top, face value below, weight and fineness on sides. Design is the same as on KM# 595, changed face value and weight (see link below)
Obverse scriptLatin
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE CUBA 5 OZ 50 PESOS AG 0.999
(Translation: Republic of Cuba 5 ounces 50 Pesos silver 0.999)
Reverse descriptionLighthouse of Alexandria, series name as curved legend on top, name below, mintmark and date on right. Design is the same as on KM# 595 (see link below)
Reverse scriptLatin
Reverse lettering* MARAVILLAS DEL MUNDO ANTIGUO * 1997 * FARO DE ALEJANDRIA *
(Translation: Wonders of the antique world 1997 Lighthouse of Alexandria)
EdgeSmooth.
Mint
Mintage1997  - Proof - 250
Catalog ID6815315730
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