Skip to product information
1 of 2

Northshore Gold and Silver

.180 ozt 1953 Cuba Silver 25 Centavos

.180 ozt 1953 Cuba Silver 25 Centavos

Regular price $21.36 CAD
Regular price Sale price $21.36 CAD
Sale Sold out
Quantity

This image displays a Cuban 25 centavos coin commemorating the centenary of José Martí's birth. The reverse side of a 1953 Cuban 25 Centavos silver coin, commemorating the 100th birthday of Cuban national hero José Martí. 

The reverse features a Phrygian cap (also known as a Liberty Cap) on a pole, with a star above it. The inscription "REPUBLICA DE CUBA" appears at the top, and "PATRIA Y LIBERTAD" (Homeland and Liberty) is inscribed along the bottom.

Inscriptions: The coin also displays "6.25 G." (weight in grams), "900 M." (fineness of the silver), and "25 cts." (25 centavos).

Subject: The coin features a portrait of José Martí, a national hero of Cuba and a key figure in the country's struggle for independence.

Commemoration: The inscription "CENTENARIO DE MARTI" (Centenary of Martí) and the dates "1853 - 1953" indicate that the coin was minted in 1953 to mark 100 years since his birth.

Denomination: The coin's value is 25 centavos.

Historical Significance: These commemorative coins are sought after by collectors due to their historical value and connection to Cuban history.

Content: .1808 troy oz. of fine silver

Mint: Cuba

Denomination: 25 centavos

Diameter: 24.25 mm

Thickness: 1.4 mm

Weight: 6.25 g or 5.625 g fine silver

Purity: 90.0% or 0.900 silver

Year: 1953

View full details