© PCGS
© PCGS
1 Centésimo Republic; Silver Pattern
1953 year| Silver | - | - |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Pattern |
| Year | 1953 |
| Value | 1 Centesimo (1 centésimo) (0.01 PAB) |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Silver |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#335348 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Profile of the chief Urracá facing left with his name above and legend below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
• URRACA •
CINCUENTENARIO
Translation: Fiftieth anniversary
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the Pattern 1 Centésimo (Republic; Silver Pattern) 1953 from Panama made of Silver is that it was designed by the Panamanian artist and sculptor, José de Creeft. De Creeft was known for his work in various mediums, including sculpture, painting, and printmaking, and his design for the 1 Centésimo coin features a depiction of the Panamanian national flower, the Holy Ghost Orchid (Dendrobium ponapense), on the obverse side. The coin's reverse side features the coat of arms of Panama. This coin is considered a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted in 1953.
