¼ Balboa
| Copper-nickel clad copper | 5.67 g | 24.26 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Years | 1983-1985 |
| Value | ¼ Balboa ¼ PAB = USD 0.25 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 5.67 g |
| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#194738 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
Armored bust left
Script: Latin
Lettering: VN . CVARTO . DE . BALBOA
Translation: One Quarter of a Balboa
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ¼ Balboa coin from Panama is that it features a unique design, showcasing a portrait of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from America, on one side, and the Panamanian coat of arms on the other.
