 Souvenir Peso |
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| Mintage | |
| Proof: N/A | Circulation: 828 |
| Specifications | |
| Designer: | Philip Martigny |
| Metal: | Silver-90% Copper-10% |
| Edges: | Reeded |
| Weight: | 22.55 g |
| Diameter: | 36 mm |
| Mint: | Gorham Manufacturing Company, New York, USA |
| Major dates and varieties | |
| 1897 | Type I (Wide date, Pat 97) |
| 1897 | Proof Bronze Type I (Wide date, Pat 97) |
| 1897 | Type II (Close date, Stars below 97) |
| 1897 | Type III (Close date, Stars above 97) |
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| Grade | Sold for | Auction |
| NGC MS64 | $13,800.00 | May 30, 2008 - Heritage Coin Auctions 2008 May Long Beach Signature World Coin Auction Lot# 51219 Republic Bronze Souvenir Peso 1897, KM-1a, MS64 BN NGC, PAT 97 on the truncation of the neck, variety with widely spaced date. A choice example of this important Cuban rarity with abundant deep orange... |
| G | Heavily worn with the design visible but faint in areas. Many details are flat. Common coins in "Good" condition are not particularly desirable pieces for collectors. Rare or valuable coins in this condition, however, are often saved when no others are available. |
| VG | Well worn with main features clear and bold although rather flat. |
| F | The coin shows moderate to considerable even wear throughout. Entire design is bold with an overall pleasing appearance. |
| VF | A moderate amount of wear is noticeable on the high points of the coin's design. All major details are clear. |
| EF | Design is lightly worn throughout, but all features are sharp and well defined. Traces of luster may show. |
| AU | Has traces of light wear on many of the high points. At least half of the Mint luster is still present. |
| UNC | Has no trace of wear but may show a number of contact marks, and surface may be spotted or lack some luster. |
| BU | An above average Uncirculated coin which may be brilliant or lightly toned and has very few contact marks on the surface or rim. MS67 through MS62 indicate slightly higher or lower grades of preservation |
858 pieces were struck, but 30 pieces were determined to be defective and subsequently destroyed. Coins were struck at the Dunn Air Brake Company, Philadelphia, PA. with dies manufactured and prepared by the Gorham company. Inscribed “PAT 97” at the base of the neck. Numerals of the date are widely spaced.
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