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⅒ Balboa Republic
1953 year| Silver (.900) | 2.5 g | 17.91 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Circulating commemorative coin |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | ⅒ Balboa 0.1 PAB = USD 0.10 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 2.5 g |
| Diameter | 17.91 mm |
| Thickness | 1.22 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#2134 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 10% |
Reverse
Armoured bust of Vasco Núñez de Balboa, a Spaniard and the first European who crossed the Isthmus reaching the Pacific by land and the first to discover the Perlas Archipelago in 1513, with the value above
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN DECIMO DE BALBOA
*CINCUENTENARIO*
Translation:
One tenth of a 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 Panama ⅒ 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 Nunez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer who was the first European to see the Pacific Ocean from Panama in 1513. The reverse side features a map of Panama, highlighting the Isthmus of Panama, which connects North and South America. Additionally, the coin's silver content and minimal weight make it a valuable and sought-after collector's item among numismatists.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1953 | 3300000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ⅒ Balboa (Republic) 1953 coin.
