Heritage Auctions

1 Peso – Cuba

Standard circulation coins

Series: 1915 Cuba circulation coins

Context

Years: 1915–1916

Issuer: Cuba

Period:

Currency:

(since 1914)

Demonetization: 22 May 1934

Total mintage: 17,450

Material

Diameter: 15 mm

Weight: 1.67 g

Gold weight: 1.50 g

Shape: Round

Composition: Gold (90% Gold, 10% Copper)

Magnetic: No

Technique: Milled

Alignment: Coin alignment

References

KM: #16

Numista: #34182

Value

Exchange value: 1 CUP

Bullion value: $236.36

Obverse

Inscription:

REPUBLICA DE CUBA

• UN PESO •

Translation:

REPUBLIC OF CUBA

• ONE PESO •

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Engraver: Charles Edward Barber

Reverse

Inscription:

PATRIA Y LIBERTAD

• 1.6718 G. • 1915 • 900 M •

Translation:

Fatherland and Liberty

• 1.6718 G. • 1915 • 900 M •

Script: Latin

Language: Spanish

Engraver: Charles Edward Barber

Edge

Reeded

Mints

Name	Mark
United States Mint of Philadelphia	—

Mintings

Year	Mint Mark	Mintage	Quality
1915	—	6,800
1915	—	50	Proof
1916	—	10,500
1916	—	100	Proof

Series: 1915 Cuba circulation coins