10 Pesos Alexander von Humboldt
Features
| Issuer |
Cuba
 |
|---|---|
| Period |
Second Republic (1959-date)
|
| Type | Non-circulating coins |
| Year | 1989 |
| Value | 10 Pesos (10 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.999) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 16 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1989 |
| Number | N# 292391 |
| References | KM# 383 Standard Catalog of World Coins (86 volumes). José María Aledón; 1999. La moneda de Cuba = The Coin of Cuba. Dobler Difusiones, Havana, Cuba. |
Commemorative issue
Alexander von Humboldt
Obverse
Cuba coat of arms, country name as curved legend on top, face value below, weight and fineness on sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
1/10OZ 6G. 5 PESOS AU 0.999
Translation:
Republic of Cuba
16g. 5 Pesos silver 0.999
Engraver: Charles Edward Barber
Reverse
Portrait of Alejandro de Humboldt, two condors on branch, figure name as curved legend on top to right, life years close to it, issue date on bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
ALEJANDRO DE HUMBOLDT
1769 • 1989
1989
Translation:
Alexander von Humboldt
1969 - 1989
1989
Engraver: Luis Álvarez
Designer: Virginia Acebo Toledo
Edge
Reeded.
Mint
Empresa Cubana de Acuñaciones, Havana, CubaComments
Alexander von Humboldt, born at Germany, was pioneer of the scientific expeditions common on modern era, with his trip throughout America, basic for his important book at the times.
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| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undetermined | |||||||||||||||
| 1989 | JMA# AAEE360; Proof version | ||||||||||||||
| 1989 | 
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500 | $ 770 | JMA# AAEE361; BU version | |||||||||||
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Numista Rarity index: 97
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Bullion value: USD 442.64
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Actual gold weight: 0.100 oz
Current gold price: 4431.31 USD/oz (see gold price 
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Past sales
| Pictures | Sale | Date | Version | Grade | Sold price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
  |
Heritage Auctions 2025 December 28 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 65196 Lot 99077 
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28 Dec 2025 | 1989 – JMA# AAEE361; BU version |
UNC (NGC MS69) |
USD 780.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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Heritage Auctions 2022 December 26 Modern World Coins Showcase Auction 61302 Lot 25052
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26 Dec 2022 | 1989 – JMA# AAEE361; BU version |
UNC (NGC MS68) |
USD 288.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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Heritage Auctions Thursday World & Ancient Coins Weekly Online Auction 231950 Lot 62232
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12 Dec 2019 | 1989 – JMA# AAEE361; BU version |
UNC (NGC MS70) |
USD 324.00
(incl. buyer's premium) |
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| © Heritage Auctions | ||||||
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