1933 Panama 1/2 Balboa - Silver Coin - Vasco Núñez de Balboa

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1933 Panama 1/2 Balboa - Silver Coin - Vasco Núñez de Balboa:
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This is a 1933 silver (.900) 1/2 Balboa coin from Panama, featuring the bust ofVasco Núñez de Balboa,a Spaniard and the first European who crossed the Isthmus, reaching the Pacific by land and discovering the Perlas Archipelago in 1513. The 9 stars represent the 9 provinces of the country at that time (there are now 10).
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ObverseCoat of arms with 9 stars above. Name of the country above, silver content on sides, wreath and date below.
Lettering:REPUBLICA DE PANAMALEY GR.0.90 12.601933
ReverseArmoured bust with helmet of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left surrounded by value in letters and wreath. The bust touches the rim below.
Lettering: MEDIO BALBOA
EdgeReeded
Country: PanamaType: Standard circulation coinYears: 1930-1962Value: 1/2 Balboa (0.5 PAB)Composition: Silver (.900)Weight: 12.5 gDiameter: 30.6 mmShape: RoundOrientation: Coin alignment ↑↓Demonetized: YesReferences: KM# 12
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