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1 Peso José Martí; Pattern
1953 year| Silver (.900) | 26.7295 g | - |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1902-1906, 1909-1959) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 1 Peso (1 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 26.7295 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 1953 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#310146 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Portrait of José Martí, left, Cuban National Hero (1853-1895) with a 5-pointed sparkling star near face; circular legend half top describing conmemorated event, dates on sides.
Script: Latin
Lettering: 1853 • CENTENARIO DE MARTI • 1953
Translation: Centenary of Martí
Edge
Reeded
Comment
When Marti's Centenary set was projected, all coins were designed to have the same obverse, but later issuer decided they would be too boring to have same obverse and reverse, so they changed design of 1 Cent, 25 Cents and 1 Peso coins. This pattern reflects the original design.Interesting fact
The Pattern 1 Peso (José Martí; Pattern) 1953 from Cuba is an interesting coin because it was minted in a very limited quantity, with only 500 pieces produced, making it a rare and valuable collector's item.
