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¼ Balboa Republic
1953 year| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 6.25 g | 24.26 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | ¼ Balboa ¼ PAB = USD 0.25 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 6.25 g |
| Diameter | 24.26 mm |
| Thickness | 1.45 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#14314 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 15% |
Reverse
Armored bust wearing a helmet of Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the first European who crossed the Isthmus, reached the Pacific by land and discovered the Perlas Archipelago (1513), facing left surrounded by legend
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN CUARTO DE BALBOA
*CINCUENTENARIO*
Translation:
A Quarter of a Balboa
Fiftieth Anniversary
Edge
Reeded
Comment
Since its separation from Colombia in 1903, Panama has used the United States Dollar. These coins have the same specifications as the and circulated alongside it.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1953 Panamanian ¼ Balboa silver coin is that it features a unique design that showcases the country's rich history and culture. The obverse side of the coin depicts the portrait of Vasco Núñez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from Panama in 1513. The reverse side features a representation of the Isthmus of Panama, along with the coin's denomination and the country's name. The coin's design was created by Panamanian artist and sculptor, Rozelio Garcia, and it has become a popular collector's item due to its historical significance and limited mintage.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Balboa (Republic) 1953 coin.
