| Issuer | Panama |
| Year | 1953 |
| Type | Coin pattern |
| Value | 1/2 Balboa (1/2 PAB) |
| Currency | Balboa (1904-date) |
| Composition | Gold (.900) |
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| Shape and Technique | Round Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
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| Reference(s) | KM#PnI4 |
| Obverse description | Arms of Panama with 9 stars above representing the nine provinces at the time (there are now ten) along with the country name above, silver content on both sides, date below |
| Obverse script | Latin |
| Obverse lettering | REPUBLICA DE PANAMA
PRO MUNDI BENEFICIO
LEY 0.900 G.R. 12.50
1953 (Translation: Republic of Panama For the benefit of the world 0.900 Fine, 12.5 grams) |
| Reverse description | Armoured bust of Vasco Núñez de Balboa with value above |
| Reverse script | Latin |
| Reverse lettering | MEDIO BALBOA
*CINCUENTENARIO* (Translation: Half Balboa 50th anniversary) |
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| Mintage | 1953 - Proof - |
| Catalog ID | 9800058240 |
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