Cuba 25 Centavos, 1872 – 1877
Countermarked
Information
Country
Cuba
Cuba
Currency
Countermarked Coinage
Coin type
Standard circulation coin
Denomination
25 Centavos
Year
1872 – 1877
Ruler
Alfonso XII
(1874–1885)
Composition
Silver (.9027)
Shape
Round
Alignment
Coin alignment ↑↓
Weight (g)
6.76
Diameter (mm)
25
Thickness (mm)
1.25
Demonetized
Yes
Description
25 Centavos from Cuba. Issued from 1872 to 1877. Struck in Silver (.9027). Measures 25 mm and weighs 6.76 g.
- Obverse
- (Host coin design): Radiant cap with LIBERTAD inscribed above scales Paper showing "LEY" with sword on back, between scales. Face value and fineness as curved legend below Key countermark (Liberty Law 25 Cents ZacatecasH 0.9027)
- Reverse
- (Host coin design): Eagle on cactus with snake in beak. Wreath on lower sides, Country name as curved legend on top, date below (Mexican Republic 1872)
- Edge
- Reeded
Mintage & Variants
| Date | Mintage | Comment | Frequency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND (1872-1877) | — | Host date 1869 - 1877 |
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