25 Centésimos (Republic) 1978 front 25 Centésimos (Republic) 1978 back
25 Centésimos (Republic) 1978 photo
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25 Centésimos Republic

1978 year
Copper-nickel clad copper 5.65 g 24.25 mm
Description
Issuer
Panama
Period
Republic (1903-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1978
Value
25 Centesimos (25 centésimos) 0.25 PAB = USD 0.25
Currency
Balboa (1904-date)
Composition
Copper-nickel clad copper
Weight
5.65 g
Diameter
24.25 mm
Thickness
1.75 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-07
References
Numista
N#10549
Rarity index
53%

Reverse

Portrait of Arosemena 3/4 left, his name above, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering:
JUSTO AROSEMENA
1978

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Justo Arosemena (1817-1896), lawyer, politician, diplomat, of the province of Panamá within the Nueva Granada and then Colombia, known for propositions on the autonomy of Panamá, sometimes called "the father of the Panamenian nationality".

Interesting fact

The 1978 Panamanian 25 Centésimos coin features a unique design that showcases the country's rich cultural heritage. On the obverse side of the coin, there is an 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 Panamanian artist, José de la Vega, and it symbolizes the country's rich cultural traditions and its strong connection to its indigenous roots.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1978 FM 11000 - - - - - -

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