| Heritage World Coin Auctions > CSNS Signature Sale 3115 | Auction date: 8 May 2024 |
| Lot number: 31158 Price realized: This lot is for sale in an upcoming auction - Bid on this lot  | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: Cuba Republic silver Proof "Hot Air Balloon" 5 Pesos 1984 PR67 Ultra Cameo NGC, Havana mint, KM666, Aledon-PPV5 (RRR). Reeded edge. "Means of Transportation" series. There are two denominations of this 'Aerostato' or Hot-Air Balloon themed coin; the cupro-nickel Peso and the silver Proof 5 Pesos. The design was ultimately rejected by the authorities and did not proceed to wider production. However, the decision became known only after the mint had already struck twenty-three pieces of the Peso and two examples of the Proof 5 Pesos rendering both types exceedingly rare. To set the rarity and desirability in context, we offered one of the Peso coins this January in MS68 NGC, realizing $3,240 all in. The selection at hand is the only coin available to private hands as the other piece is held at the Cuban mint's collections, and a momentous opportunity for the dedicated specialist of modern Cuban rarities. https://coins.ha.com/itm/cuba/cuba-republic-silver-proof-hot-air-balloon-5-pesos-1984-pr67-ultra-cameo-ngc-/a/3115-31158.s?type=DA-DMC-CoinArchives-WorldCoins-3115-05082024 HID02906262019 © 2024 Heritage Auctions | All Rights Reserved Estimate: 8000-10000 USD |  |
