Cuba - 1953 Marti
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This four coin set was minted by the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia for Cuba to commemorate the centennial of the birth of José Martí. Born in Havana on January 28,1853, José Martí is considered to be one of the great Hispanic writers, one of the founding fathers of a free Cuba. and a hero to many Cubans.
Committed to the belief that freedom and justice should be the cornerstones of any government, Martí devoted his life to ending colonial rule in his homeland and died a hero in the war for Cuban independence in 1895. His writings continue to play a prominent role in resisting Marxism in Cuba and throughout Central and South America.
All of the coins in the set share a common obverse with the bust of José Martí facing left, gazing at a star representing Cuba. The inscription "CENTARIO DE MARTI" is above the bust, and the dates 1853, and 1953 are to the left and right respectively.
The central element on the reverse of each coin is different, however the legend, "REPUBLICA DE CUBA" appears across the top, and the moto "PATRIA Y LIBERTAD" appears at the bottom of of each coin. The reverse of each coin also contains the denomination and the weight and purity of the metal.
This set is now as complete as it will ever be. I feel lucky to have found four perfectly matched NGC graded MS64 coins to complete it. In all cases, the only higher grade is MS65, so the odds of upgrading each to MS65 is slim, and I have no desire to upgrade one if not all.
Rev. 3/26/2019
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Cuba - 1953 Marti
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