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50 Centavos José Martí
1953 year| Silver (.900) (silver 90%, copper 10%) | 12.5 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | Cuba |
|---|---|
| Period | First Republic (1902-1906, 1909-1959) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 50 Centavos (0.50 CUP) |
| Currency | Cuban Peso (moneda nacional, 1914-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (silver 90%, copper 10%) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 13 March 1962 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#19966 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 23% |
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: 1853 100th. Anniversary of Martí 1953
Engraver: Esteban Valderrama Peña
Edge
Reeded
Comment
The Martí Centenary series (1c, 25c, 50c. and 1$ originally was designed sharing same obverse (the one of 25c), but when the trials were ready, was considered boring all being the same generics, so decided to change obverse, showing details of National Symbols. In this coin, the legend on the parchment alludes the speech of Martí at Tampa, on 11/26/1891. See the other coins for the rest of details.Interesting fact
The 50 Centavos (José Martí) 1953 coin from Cuba features a unique design, with the portrait of José Martí, a renowned Cuban poet and national hero, on one side, and the coat of arms of Cuba on the other.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 2000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 50 Centavos (José Martí) 1953 coin.
