150 Balboas (Panamá Congress) 1976 front 150 Balboas (Panamá Congress) 1976 back
150 Balboas (Panamá Congress) 1976 photo
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150 Balboas Panamá Congress

1976 year
Platinum (.999) 9.3 g 26 mm
Description
Issuer
Panama
Period
Republic (1903-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1976
Value
150 Balboas 150 PAB = USD 150
Currency
Balboa (1904-date)
Composition
Platinum (.999)
Weight
9.3 g
Diameter
26 mm
Thickness
1.1 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#27225
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Bust of Bolivar to the left, date of the congress, legend around

Script: Latin

Lettering:
* SESQUICENTENARIO *
1826 1976
SIMON
BOLIVAR
DEL CONGRESO DE PANAMA

Translation:
Sesquicentennial
of the Congress of Panama

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Between 22 June and 15 July 1826 , met in Panama a conference which had as main objective the creation of a confederation of Latin American countries, from Mexico to Chile and Argentina. This was the culmination of the great dream of Bolivar, and also the beginning of its collapse.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 150 Balboas (Panamá Congress) 1976 coin from Panama is that it features a unique design, showcasing the Panamanian coat of arms on one side and a portrait of Vasco Núñez de Balboa, a Spanish explorer and conquistador, on the other. The coin's design was created by Panamanian artist, José Luis Sánchez, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1976 FM 13000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 150 Balboas (Panamá Congress) 1976 coin.