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50 Pesos St. Jacobi
| Issuer | Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones |
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| Year | 1993 |
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| Technique | Milled |
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| Obverse description | The obverse features two heraldic shields displayed side by side in the central field: at left, the national coat of arms of Cuba comprising a triangular shield with a key, a royal palm, and a rising sun, flanked by an oak branch and a laurel branch; at right, the coat of arms of the city of Santiago de Cuba, depicting a mounted figure of Saint James above a scallop shell and crossed lances. The denomination '50 PESOS' appears in large numerals at lower left, while the legend 'REPUBLICA DE CUBA' curves along the upper periphery, accompanied by the fineness inscription '5 OZ AG 0.999' in the upper field. The coin is struck within a beaded border. |
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| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE CUBA 5 OZ AG 0.999. 50 PESOS (Translation: Republic of Cuba 5 ounces silver 0.999 50 Pesos) |
| Reverse description | The reverse presents a dynamic equestrian figure of Saint James the Apostle (Santiago Matamoros), depicted in full stride on a rearing horse, his cape billowing behind him and a sword raised aloft in his right hand. A scallop shell, the traditional symbol of the pilgrimage to Santiago de Compostela, appears to the right of the central design. The date '1993' is inscribed in the lower field near the horse's hooves. The encircling legend reads '478 ANIV. FUNDACION STGO de CUBA' along the upper periphery and 'MILENIVM SANCTI · IACOBI' along the lower periphery, all within a beaded border. |
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