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2½ Centésimos Republic
1978 year| Copper-nickel clad copper | 1.250 g | 10 mm |
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1903-date) |
| Type | Non-circulating coin |
| Year | 1978 |
| Value | 2½ Centesimos (2½ centésimos) 0.025 PAB = USD 0.025 |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel clad copper |
| Weight | 1.250 g |
| Diameter | 10 mm |
| Thickness | 2.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Updated | 2024-10-07 |
| Numista | N#9792 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 54% |
Reverse
Portrait facing of Victoriano Lorenzo, Panamanian hero of the Thousand Days' War, with his name around and date below
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VICTORIANO LORENZO
1978
Edge
Plain
Comment
Victoriano Lorenzo was a Panamanian hero of the Thousand Days' War, fought between Colombian Liberals and Conservatives. (At the time, Panama was a mere department of Colombia.) Lorenzo fought for the Liberals and refused to accept defeat when the war ended, hiding with his men in the mountains and fighting in a guerilla conflict. He was executed mere months before Panama gained independence from a much-destabilized Colombia.Interesting fact
The 2½ Centésimos (Republic) 1978 coin from Panama was designed by artist José de la Vega, and it features the image of a harp on its obverse side. The harp is a symbol of Panama's cultural heritage and is also featured on the country's coat of arms.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 FM | 11000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2½ Centésimos (Republic) 1978 coin.
