The U.S. Mint Goes to War
1943 Cuba, 1C
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Coin Details
| Origin/Country: |
CUBA |
| Item Description: |
1C 1943 KM-9.02a EMO COLLECTION |
| Full Grade: |
NGC MS 64 |
| Owner: |
coin928 |
Owner Comments:
Cuba - 1943 - 1 Centavo - KM #9.02a - Mintage: 20,000,000
These One Centavo coins were minted in brass recovered from spend artillery shell casings by the US Mint in Philadelphia during World War II. Up until then, they were minted in copper -nickel. This coin exhibits a sharp strike with exceptional luster.
Date acquired: 4/10/2017 (Already graded by NGC)
Rev. 4/10/2017