1 Centésimo 1935-1937 front 1 Centésimo 1935-1937 back
1 Centésimo 1935-1937 photo
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1 Centésimo

 
Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc) 3.2 g 19.05 mm
Description
Issuer
Panama
Period
Republic (1903-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1935-1937
Value
1 Centesimo (1 centésimo) 0.01 PAB = USD 0.010
Currency
Balboa (1904-date)
Composition
Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Tin and Zinc)
Weight
3.2 g
Diameter
19.05 mm
Thickness
1.55 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#5259
Rarity index
17%

Reverse

Head of Urraca facing left with name above and date over right shoulder.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VRRACA
1935

Engraver: William Clark Noble

Edge

Plain

Comment

Urraca was an Indian chief from the Province of Veraguas, who fought the Spaniards in Panamá between 1520 and 1531.

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

The 1 Centésimo coin from Panama, minted between 1935 and 1937, features a unique design that reflects the country's rich history and culture. On the obverse side, the coin bears the image of a Native American chief, while the reverse side features a depiction of a Spanish galleon, symbolizing the country's colonial past. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number minted during its production run.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1935  200000 - - - - - -
1937  200000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centésimo 1935-1937 coin.