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1 Centésimo Republic
1978 yearCopper plated zinc | 2.5 g | 19.05 mm |
Issuer | Panama |
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Period | Republic (1903-date) |
Type | Non-circulating coin |
Year | 1978 |
Value | 1 Centesimo (1 centésimo) 0.01 PAB = USD 0.010 |
Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
Composition | Copper plated zinc |
Weight | 2.5 g |
Diameter | 19.05 mm |
Shape | Round |
Technique | Milled |
Updated | 2024-10-07 |
Numista | N#10547 |
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Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
3/4 left portrait of Urraca. His name above, date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
URRACA
1978
Edge
Plain
Comment
Urraca was an Indian chief from the Province of Veraguas, who fought the Spaniards in Panamá between 1520 and 1531. The arc of 9 stars on reverse represent the 9 provinces of Panamá at that time (today 10).Interesting fact
The 1 Centésimo coin from Panama was designed by artist José de la Vega, and it features the image of a native woman wearing a traditional Panamanian hat, known as a "mola," on the obverse side. The reverse side of the coin features the coat of arms of Panama and the inscription "1 Centésimo" and "República de Panamá" (Republic of Panama).
Price
Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
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1978 FM | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centésimo (Republic) 1978 coin.