1/2 Peso Pattern

€121,995.00
IssuerCuba
Year1870
TypePattern
Value1/2 Peso
CurrencyPre-Republic (1870-1898)
CompositionSilver (.900)
Weight
Dimensions30 mm
Thickness
Shape and TechniqueRound
OrientationCoin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to1870
Reference(s) KM#Pn4, X#4
Obverse descriptionCuban coat of arms, with 4 flags on sides; country name as curved legend on sides. Five six-pointed stars on bottom being the central one bigger.
Obverse script
Obverse letteringREPUBLICA DE CUBA * * * * *
Reverse descriptionFace value as letters at center with 5 pointed star below, wreath on sides, circular legend on top, mint house or engraver initials on sides, date on excergue.
Reverse script
Reverse letteringMONEDA PROVISIONAL MEDIO PESO • P • C. T. 1870
(Translation: Provisional coin half Peso P C. T. 1870)
EdgeReeded
Mint
Mintage1870  - - 10
Catalog ID2934774410
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