1947 Panama Silver 1/4 Cuarto de Balboa Vasco Nunez de Balboa Coin
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1947 Panama Silver 1/4 Cuarto de Balboa Vasco Nunez de Balboa Coin
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Brand: US Mint
1947 Panama Silver 1/4 Cuarto de Balboa Vasco Nunez de Balboa Coin
Seize a captivating artifact of Central American numismatic history with this beautifully preserved 1947 Panama Silver 1/4 Cuarto de Balboa coin. Minted during a crucial post-World War II era of expansion and maritime commerce, this vintage treasure bridges Panamanian history with legendary American minting excellence. Struck in brilliant 90% fine silver by the United States Mint under contract for the Republic of Panama, the coin features the highly detailed, iconic armored bust of conquistador Vasco Núñez de Balboa on the obverse and the majestic national coat of arms on the reverse. Carrying an exceptional level of remaining design detail, this remarkably clean, original survivor escaped heavy commercial circulation along the busy ports of the Panama Canal Zone. Ideal for serious world coin enthusiasts filling type sets, historical collectors, and sovereign silver stackers looking for a low-mintage, high-purity classic.
Country: Panama
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper (.900 Fine Silver)
Denomination: 1/4 Balboa (Un Cuarto de Balboa)
Mintage: 700,000
Weight: 0.20094 oz / 6.25 grams
Dimensions: Diameter: 24.26 mm / Thickness: Approximately 1.6 mm
Lettering and Edging: Obverse: VN • CVARTO • DE • BALBOA • Reverse: REPUBLICA • DE • PANAMA • / LEY 0.900 / GR. 6.25 / 1947 • Edging: Reeded
Strike Type: Business Strike
Variety: No distinct mint errors or design varieties exist for this standard business issue.
Coin Designer and Design: Obverse designed by William Clark Noble, featuring the left-facing armored profile of explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa in a conquistador morion helmet. Reverse features the Panamanian coat of arms topped by an eagle and surrounded by nine stars representing national provinces.
Condition - Circulated (Choice Very Fine to Extremely Fine condition showing exceptionally light, even wear on the high points of Balboa's helmet, crisp armor engraving lines, pristine and legible outer lettering, and an outstanding silvery brilliance with original surface tone) - See Pictures
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