Catalog
5 Centésimos Carlos Finlay
| Issuer | Panama |
|---|---|
| Year | 1975-1982 |
| Type | Log in to see details |
| Value | Log in to see details |
| Currency | Log in to see details |
| Composition | Log in to see details |
| Weight | Log in to see details |
| Diameter | Log in to see details |
| Thickness | Log in to see details |
| Shape | Log in to see details |
| Technique | Log in to see details |
| Orientation | Log in to see details |
| Engraver(s) | Log in to see details |
| In circulation to | Log in to see details |
| Reference(s) | KM#35 |
| Obverse description | The Panamanian coat of arms is centered in the field, flanked by an arc of nine stars above. The national motto PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO arcs along the upper legend, with REPUBLICA DE PANAMA completing the inscription, while the denomination 5 CENTESIMOS appears in the lower field. The mint mark FM is present in the design. |
|---|---|
| Obverse script | Log in to see details |
| Obverse lettering | Log in to see details |
| Reverse description | A finely detailed portrait bust of Cuban-born physician and epidemiologist Carlos J. Finlay is depicted in three-quarter left-facing profile, wearing spectacles, a distinguished mustache and beard, and a jacket with bow tie. The legend CARLOS J. FINLAY arcs along the upper periphery in large raised lettering. The date of issue appears in the lower exergue. The portrait is rendered in high relief with fine medallic detail, consistent with Franklin Mint production standards. |
| Reverse script | Log in to see details |
| Reverse lettering | Log in to see details |
| Edge | Log in to see details |
| Mint | Log in to see details |
| Mintage | 1975 - KM#35.1 - 80,000 1975 FM - KM#35.1 - 1,410 1975 FM - KM#35.1; Matte - 15,000 1975 FM - KM#35.1; Proof - 41,000 1976 - KM#35.1 - 20,000 1976 FM - KM#35.1; Matte - 13,000 1976 FM - KM#35.1; Proof - 12,000 1977 FM - KM#35.1 - 13,000 1977 FM - KM#35.1; Proof - 9,548 1978 FM - KM#35.1 - 12,000 1979 FM - KM#35.1; Proof - 5,949 1980 FM - KM#35.1 - 43,000 1980 FM - KM#35.2; edge: `1830 BOLIVAR 1980`; Proof - 2,629 1981 FM - KM#35.1; Proof - 1,973 1982 FM - KM#35.1 - 3,000 1982 FM - KM#35.1; Proof - 1,480 |
| Additional information | Log in to see details |