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1¼ Centésimos
1940 year| Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Zinc and Tin) | 3.11 g | 20 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1940 |
| Value | 1.25 Centesimos (1, 25 centésimos) (0.0125 PAB) |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Bronze (95% Copper, 5% Zinc and Tin) |
| Weight | 3.11 g |
| Diameter | 20 mm |
| Thickness | 1.15 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 24 November 1965 |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#12035 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 14% |
Reverse
Bust of Balboa with helmet facing left surrounded by legend.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VASCO NUNEZ DE BALBOA
1940
Edge
Plain
Comment
Balboa is the first European who crossed the Isthmus, reached the Pacific by land and discovered the Perlas Archipelago (1513).Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1940 Panama 1¼ Centésimos coin is that it features a unique design that reflects the country's rich cultural heritage. The obverse side of the coin depicts a portrait of Panama's first president, Manuel Amador Guerrero, while the reverse side features a image of a traditional Panamanian woman, known as a "pollera," wearing a colorful dress and holding a basket of fruit. This design was created by the Panamanian artist, Roberto Lewis, and it is considered a notable example of Latin American numismatic art.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | 1600000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1¼ Centésimos 1940 coin.
