1 Silver Peso José Martí 100th. Anniversary of José Martí birthdate

Description

Design based upon the upper central portion of the Cuban coat of arms: Radiant sun rising over the sea with the key in the foreground. Country name as curved legend on top, motto “Patria y Libertad” as curved legend on bottom, face value below image, weight and fineness between value and motto.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE CUBA
1 PESO
26.7295 G. 900M.
PATRIA Y LIBERTAD

Translation:
Republic of Cuba
1 Peso
26.7295g. 900M
Fatherland and Freedom

Engraver: Esteban Valderrama Peña

Reverse

Portrait of José Martí, left, Cuban National Hero (1853-1895) with a 5-pointed sparkling star near face; circular legend half top describing the commemorated 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

© Cyrillius

Mint

United States Mint of Philadelphia, United States (1792-date)