Cuba 1, Peso (70th Anniversary of the Great Socialist Revolution) 1987 CN Unc

One of the last of the crowns the Royal Mint issued for the 50th Anniversary of the United Nations. They are all crownsized and struck in Uncirculatedcupro-nickel. In very short supply, all were issued in 1995 and they are rather exotic.

Gallienus ruled as sole emperor from A.D. 260-268 during one of the most difficult times in the history of the empire. Not only was the empire facing natural disasters and invasions on all sides but he had to face at least 8 rebellions from his own governors and generals! He issued a fantastic group of bronze Antoniniani coins to honour the Gods, asking for their protection against these troubles. We are offering the Doe looking behind her, designed to honour Diana, the sister of Apollo and the goddess of the hunt. This was likely to bring luck to hunting and like her brother, for plagues and disease. The coins are Very Fine but because of the chaos at the time remember they may be a little weakly struck. As always the first to order will get the best. We found the last of these coins from the only other time we ran them, once they are sold at this price, no more will be left...

In recent times, Cuba has issued a series of higher value notes. This 500 pesos, dated 2022, features a portrait of 19th century Cuban Revolu-tionary Ignacio Agramonte.(P-New) He played an important role in the Ten Years War. He was killed in the Battle of Jimaguayu by a stray bullet at the age of just 32. On the back, we find a view of the Meeting of the Assembly of Guimaro on April 1869 gathered round a table with Carlos Manuel de Cespedes amongst others. Uncirculated.