1953 Cuba 25 Centavos José Martí Centennial – .900 Silver Coin – KM#27
1953 Cuba 25 Centavos José Martí Centennial – .900 Silver Coin – KM#27
Issued in 1953 to commemorate the centennial of the birth of Cuban national hero José Martí (1853–1895), this Cuban 25 Centavos coin is an attractive piece of First Republic numismatic history.
Struck in .900 fine silver, the coin features a left-facing portrait of José Martí surrounded by the inscription “CENTENARIO DE MARTI” and the dates 1853–1953. The opposite side displays the traditional Phrygian liberty cap, the denomination “25 cts,” the silver specifications “6.25 G. 900 M.,” and the Cuban national motto “PATRIA Y LIBERTAD.”
Details
- Country: Cuba
- Year: 1953
- Denomination: 25 Centavos
- Commemorative: Centennial of the Birth of José Martí
- Catalog: KM#27
- Composition: .900 Silver
- Weight: 6.25 g
- Diameter: Approx. 24 mm
- Mint: Philadelphia
- Mintage: 19,000,000
Condition
Vintage circulated condition with good remaining detail and luster. Surface marks, natural toning, and areas of brown discoloration/spotting are visible on both sides. Please examine the photographs carefully, as they are part of the condition description.
The coin shown is the exact coin offered for sale.