1904 Panama Silver 10 Centesimos de Balboa – Vasco Núñez de Balboa
1904 Panama 10 Centesimos de Balboa KM3 .900 Silver
Description:
1904 10 Centesimos from the first year of Panama’s national coinage after independence. Features a bold portrait of explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa on the obverse and the national coat of arms on the reverse. Struck in .900 fine silver.
Obverse: Profile bust of Balboa in armor and helmet, “REPUBLICA DE PANAMA” around, “BALBOA” on banner, date 1904 below.
Reverse: Coat of arms with eagle above shield, “DIEZ CENTESIMOS DE BALBOA” around, “G. 5 LEY 0.900” below.
Specifications:
• Denomination: 10 Centesimos
• KM Number: KM# 3
• Composition: .900 Silver
• Weight: 5.0 grams
• ASW: 0.1447 oz pure silver
• Diameter: 24 mm
• Grade/Condition: Fine–VF (attractive circulated example with toned surfaces and solid detail)
A key first-year issue tying into Panama’s early republican history and the Canal era. Ideal for Latin American or world silver collectors.
Coin pictured is the exact one you will receive.