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1947 Panama Balboa – PCGS MS64
Country: Panama
Denomination: 1 Balboa
Year: 1947
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 g
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Certification: PCGS MS64
A Classic Silver Crown of Panama
The 1947 Panama Balboa is one of the most recognizable modern Latin American silver crown-sized coins. Struck to the same specifications as the historic U.S. silver dollar, it contains 0.7734 troy ounces of fine silver and features a dignified portrait of Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean from the Americas in 1513.
The reverse displays the Coat of Arms of Panama, symbolizing the nation’s independence, maritime heritage, and strategic position connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Certified PCGS MS64, this example retains strong mint luster with well-preserved surfaces, making it an attractive Mint State representative of one of Panama’s most collected silver issues.
Historical Significance
Named after Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Panama’s national currency honors the explorer whose expedition changed the course of world history by revealing the vast Pacific Ocean to European explorers. The Balboa has long been synonymous with stability and remains one of Latin America’s most iconic coinage series.
The 1947 issue was struck during Panama’s post-World War II economic expansion, a period marked by increasing international trade and the growing importance of the Panama Canal in global commerce.
Specifications
Date: 1947
Country: Republic of Panama
Denomination: 1 Balboa
Composition: 90% Silver (.900 Fine)
Actual Silver Weight: 0.7734 Troy oz
Weight: 26.73 g
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Edge: Reeded
Grade: PCGS MS64
Why Collect This Coin?
Certified PCGS MS64
Large silver crown with 0.7734 oz of silver
Popular Latin American collector issue
Classic portrait of Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Excellent addition to world crown and Panama collections
Strong historical connection to the Panama Canal era and Panamanian national identity
1947 Panama Balboa – PCGS MS64
Country: Panama
Denomination: 1 Balboa
Year: 1947
Composition: 90% Silver, 10% Copper
Weight: 26.73 g
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Certification: PCGS MS64
A Classic Silver Crown of Panama
The 1947 Panama Balboa is one of the most recognizable modern Latin American silver crown-sized coins. Struck to the same specifications as the historic U.S. silver dollar, it contains 0.7734 troy ounces of fine silver and features a dignified portrait of Spanish explorer Vasco Núñez de Balboa, the first European to reach the Pacific Ocean from the Americas in 1513.
The reverse displays the Coat of Arms of Panama, symbolizing the nation’s independence, maritime heritage, and strategic position connecting the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans.
Certified PCGS MS64, this example retains strong mint luster with well-preserved surfaces, making it an attractive Mint State representative of one of Panama’s most collected silver issues.
Historical Significance
Named after Vasco Núñez de Balboa, Panama’s national currency honors the explorer whose expedition changed the course of world history by revealing the vast Pacific Ocean to European explorers. The Balboa has long been synonymous with stability and remains one of Latin America’s most iconic coinage series.
The 1947 issue was struck during Panama’s post-World War II economic expansion, a period marked by increasing international trade and the growing importance of the Panama Canal in global commerce.
Specifications
Date: 1947
Country: Republic of Panama
Denomination: 1 Balboa
Composition: 90% Silver (.900 Fine)
Actual Silver Weight: 0.7734 Troy oz
Weight: 26.73 g
Diameter: 38.1 mm
Edge: Reeded
Grade: PCGS MS64
Why Collect This Coin?
Certified PCGS MS64
Large silver crown with 0.7734 oz of silver
Popular Latin American collector issue
Classic portrait of Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Excellent addition to world crown and Panama collections
Strong historical connection to the Panama Canal era and Panamanian national identity