5 Centavos Pattern

Issuer Cuba
Year 1870
Type Coin pattern
Value 5 Centavos (0.05)
Currency Pre-Republic (1870-1898)
Composition Copper
Weight
Diameter 15 mm
Thickness
Shape Round
Technique Milled
Orientation Coin alignment ↑↓
Engraver(s)
In circulation to 1870
Reference(s) KM#Pn1a, X#1a
Obverse description Cuban 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 Latin
Obverse lettering REPUBLICA DE CUBA * * * * *
Reverse description Face value 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 Latin
Reverse lettering MONEDA PROVISIONAL 5 CENT. • P • C. T. 1870
(Translation: Provisional coin 5 Cents. P C. T. 1870)
Edge Reeded
Mint
Mintage 1870 P - - 40
Numisquare ID 1819237960
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