Catalog
1 Balboa
| Issuer | Republic of Panama |
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| Year | 1975-1982 |
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| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
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| Obverse script | Latin |
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| Reverse description | The reverse features a bold, finely detailed bust of the Spanish conquistador Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing slightly left, rendered in high relief. He is depicted wearing an ornately engraved morion helmet with scroll and floral decoration, and a ruffled collar visible at the base of the neck. His bearded countenance is rendered with considerable sculptural detail, conveying a strong, commanding portrait. The legend VASCO NUÑEZ DE BALBOA curves along the upper periphery in evenly spaced capital letters, while the date 1979 is inscribed in the lower exergue. |
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| Reverse lettering | VASCO NUÑEZ DE BALBOA 1979 |
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