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1953 Cuba 1 Peso Silver José Marti Dollar AU
The Cuban Silver Dollar With American Ties
Collectors of United States silver dollars know that the last silver dollar series struck for circulation entirely in silver was the Peace Silver Dollar last minted in 1935. Or was it? This 1953 silver dollar was indeed struck for circulation by the Philadelphia Mint... just not for circulation in the United States!
Same Silver Content Of Classic U.S. Dollars
Struck in 90% fine silver on the same planchets the Philadelphia Mint would have used to strike U.S. silver dollars, this coin was issued on behalf of Cuba just before Fidel Castro and his Communist Revolutionaries seized control of the island nation located just 90 miles south of Florida. Castro’s 26th of July Movement finally ousted the U.S.-backed government of Cuban President Fulgencio Batista in 1958. Until that time, Cuba, accepted American travelers and their money without the need for exchange.
The Father Of Cuban Independence
This coin celebrates the 100th birthday of José Marti, a prominent writer and founding father of a free Cuba. The child of poor Spanish immigrants, Marti is recognized as the Father of Cuban independence. Marti helped end colonial rule and died a hero in 1895 fighting in the war for Cuban Independence. His dedication to the goal of Cuban freedom made Marti not just a national hero in Cuba, but he became a symbol for liberty throughout Latin America. His portrait is featured on this coin’s reverse while the obverse depicts a shimmering sun rising from the Atlantic Ocean.
Each 1953 Cuba 1 Peso Silver José Marti Dollar available in this offer will come in nice About Uncirculated (AU) condition with sharp details exhibiting light wear at the coin’s highest points. Recall the days of Cuba’s noisy casinos from a time long-since gone when glamorous and wealthy Americans made the short trip to Cuba aboard swanky boats and spent money gambling and living the high life—possibly even using some of these coins in a slot machine or to tip a waitress. Secure your coin today!
COIN HIGHLIGHTS:
- CUBAN COIN STRUCK BY THE UNITED STATES – This coin was struck by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia on behalf of Cuba. It commemorates the 100th birthday Cuban Independence leader José Marti.
- STRUCK IN HIGHLY PURE SILVER – Each 1953 Cuba 1 Peso Silver José Marti Dollar was struck in 26.7295 grams of highly pure 90% fine silver and measures 38 mm in diameter.
- LEGAL TENDER IN CUBA – These 1953 Cuba 1 Peso Silver José Marti Dollars where legal tender in Cuba at a time before Fidel Castro and his Communist Revolutionaries seized control of the island nation.
- ABOUT UNCIRCULATED CONDITION – Your 1953 Cuba 1 Peso Silver José Marti Dollar will come in About Uncirculated (AU) condition.
- LIMITED EDITION RELEASE – The Philadelphia Mint struck 1 million of these 1953 Cuba 1 Peso Silver José Marti Dollars.
Struck by the United States’ Mint in Philadelphia on behalf of Cuba, this 1953 Cuba 1 Peso Silver José Marti Dollar is a unique coin that should be a part of your U.S. Silver Dollar collection. Order yours today!
Availability | Out of Stock |
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Year of Issue | 1953 |
Country | Cuba |
Composition | Silver |
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Purity | 0.9000 |
Coin Weight | 26.73 Grams - g |