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1982 Copper-nickel One Balboa MS Vasco Nuñez, Silver Content Error Values
Details
The coins erroneously show a silver content of .500 when they were actually striuck in copper-nickl clad, and have no precious metal content.
Obverse: An armored bust of Vasco Núñez de Balboa facing left with "UN BALBOA" marked above.
Reverse: Panamanian coat of arms.
Mint & Coinage Details
Mint Location:
Franklin Mint
Mintage:
11
Coinage Type:
Panamanian Coinage
Coinage Years:
1982
Composition:
Copper-nickel
Varieties and Classification
Variety:
Copper-nickel
Variety 2:
Vasco Nuñez, Silver Content Error
Physical Characteristics
Weight:
22.68 gr
Weight:
0.7292 oz
Strike Type:
Business
Diameter:
38.1 mm
Coin Shape:
Round
Design Details
Obverse Lettering:
VN BALBOA
Obverse Designer:
William Clark Noble
Reverse Lettering:
REPUBLICA DE PANAMA, 1 BALBOA, LEY .5000 f
Reverse Designer:
Roberto Lewis
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