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½ Balboa Republic
1953 year| Silver (.900) (Copper .100) | 12.5 g | 30.6 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | ½ Balboa ½ PAB = USD 0.50 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) (Copper .100) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.6 mm |
| Thickness | 2.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#20711 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 19% |
Reverse
Armoured bust with helmet of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left surrounded by value in letters and legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEDIO BALBOA
CINCUENTENARIO
Translation:
Half Balboa
50th 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 ½ Balboa silver coin is that it features a unique design that commemorates the 500th anniversary of the arrival of Christopher Columbus in Panama. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Columbus, while the reverse side features a map of Panama and the dates 1493-1953, signifying the 500-year period between Columbus' arrival and the coin's issuance. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted, making it a sought-after piece among numismatists and history enthusiasts.
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 ½ Balboa (Republic) 1953 coin.
