Cuban coin

Was told it's a keeper,and could have some value, little help please

 

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This link should answer your questions @2x2 $averKrazy.

https://en.numista.com/catalogue/pieces3014.html

 

What would you guess the grade to be, I also see there's a proof too looks like lowest mintage of the series

 

It definitely isn't a proof coin. Regardless, if I had to guess, I’d say that VF-20 would be a fair estimation of its grade.

 

Thank you good stuff looks to be lowest mintage of the whole series !

 

For some bizarre reason, eBay will not let those Cuban coins be sold on their site. But they'll gladly let all those Chinese fakes be sold.

 

That's Yabe for ya > Backwards as usual .

 

Yes, that's right but there's ways around it! One of the ways is to list the title as 'South of Florida'. There's also another way I've seen it done but my memory bank seems to be shut down for the night!

 

It is a keeper because; it is silver, a Cuban coin minted in Philadelphia and right now, tough to find because of the embargo with Cuba which is the reason eBay will not allow them to be sold on their site. The coin has seen a bit of environmental damage and wear, IMO and I agree with @Bradley Trotter on a grade of F/VF. The key, palm tree and star on the reverse is worn smooth. Value=$4-5.00 IMO

 

It's not impossible to put together a collection of coins from Cuba. It does take time and searching however. Here is a link to my pre-1962 Cuba Type Set.

https://issuu.com/mikelarson2/docs/cuba_first_republic_type_collection

 

Nice set. Is the 1915 20 Centavos fine or coarse reeded?
Forget the question as I mow see the coin is 1916.

 

"Value=$4-$5." let me know where I can buy one for $5. I'm guessing the value on eBay for a Cuban silver 10 centavos in F-VF will be at least $10.

 

You could always try Florida. When I lived there, I'd often find Cuban coins in abundance in melt pans and bulk bins.

 

What year did you live in Florida ? check the prices Cuban silver coins go for on eBay

 

Why guess when you can check eBay. Let me know what you find.

 

2012-2019

Regardless, the silver coins were exclusively 10 and 20 centavo coins such as the OP's. The larger silver coins always had a decent markup over silver content.

 

Because of the ban you can't look for Cuban coins, you've got to hunt for them under different other names. I did put together a type set of 1915 Cuban silver coins and I had to look around for them because of that stupid ban.

 

I still find some when I appraise inherited collections.
Donated a few to another member here a couple months ago
Saved a few silvers for myself

 

If you're ever looking for Cuban coins @Robert Ransom, you might want to try looking under terms such as Caribbean Island, Caribe, and Kyoobuh. I once found a Dansco album for Cuban type coins listed under the term "Caribbean Island" for $35.00.

 

"Kyoobuh", never thought of that one.