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⅒ Balboa Piedfort
1982 year| Gold (.400) | - | - |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1982 |
| Value | ⅒ Balboa (0.1 PAB) |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.400) |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#126117 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Armoured bust with helmet of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left surrounded by value in letters and wreath. The bust touches the rim.
Script: Latin
Lettering: VN·DECIMO·DE·BALBOA
Translation: One tenth of a Balboa
Comment
This piece was struck outside the normal minting facility without the consent of the National Bank or the authorization of the Government of Panama.Interesting fact
The Pattern ⅒ Balboa (Piedfort) 1982 from Panama made of Gold (.400) is a rare and unique coin, with only 500 pieces minted. It is a proof coin, meaning it was struck multiple times to create a highly detailed and polished finish. The coin's design features the image of Vasco Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from Panama in 1513. The coin's reverse side features the Panamanian coat of arms. Due to its rarity and historical significance, this coin is highly sought after by collectors and can fetch a high price at auction.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | 15 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅒ Balboa (Piedfort) 1982 coin.
