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Cuba - 1952(P) 10 Centavos - KM #23 - Mintage:10,000,000
Ten, twenty, and Forty Centavo coins were struck by the US Mint in Philadelphia, all with the same design by Cuban artist Esteban Valderrama.to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Republic of Cuba.
The obverse is composed of the Cuban flag, a lighthouse, and the Havana skyline with 1952 above 1902 below. The text "REPUBLICA DE CUBA" (Republic of Cuba) at the top, and the denomination "DIEZ CENTAVOS" (ten centavos) below.
The reverse prominently displays a Star, Tree, and Wheel of Industry. "CINCUENTA ANOS DE LIBERTAD Y PROGRESO" (50 Years of Liberty and Progress) around the periphery and the date 1952 below. A revolution led by Carlos Manuel de Cespedes erupted at his sugar mill La Demajaagua, on October 10, 1868. The hostilities finally ended in 1878 when peace was restored by the Pact of Zanjon. Valderrama depicted the ruins of this sugar mill on the common reverse of all three of the 1952 commemorating coins.
There are very few dime sized Commemorative coins and this is the only one minted by the US Mint for a foreign country.
This particular coin is well struck for this design and exhibits a spectacular colorful toning which is absolutely stunning in hand. I'm not a toned coin enthusiast, but this coin could turn me into one.
Date acquired: 7/21/2013 (already graded by NGC)
Rev. 8/30/2014