COIN

Object/Artifact

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St. Joseph Museums

The image features a coin from the Republic of Panama, dated 1940. The coin showcases a detailed profile of a figure wearing a traditional conquistador helmet, which is ornately decorated. Surrounding the central image, the words "REPUBLICA DE PANAMA" are inscribed along the edge of the coin in a circular arrangement. The coin is metallic, likely made of a silver-toned material, and displays signs of age with slight tarnishing. The overall design is intricate, reflecting historical and cultural elements significant to Panama's heritage at the time.

The image features a coin from the Republic of Panama, dated 1940. The coin showcases a detailed profile of a figure wearing a traditional conquistador helmet, which is ornately decorated. Surrounding the central image, the words "REPUBLICA DE PANAMA" are inscribed along the edge of the coin in a circular arrangement. The coin is metallic, likely made of a silver-toned material, and displays signs of age with slight tarnishing. The overall design is intricate, reflecting historical and cultural elements significant to Panama's heritage at the time.

Name/Title

COIN

Entry/Object ID

441/11631

Description

Coin/Republic of Panama/Silver/"Dos y medio Centesimos de Balboa.

Collection

MONEY, ETHNOGRAPHIC/PANAMA

Made/Created

Date made

1940 - 1950

Place

Country

Panama

Notes

Date: 1940-1950

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Secondary Object Term

Coin

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Money

Nomenclature Class

Exchange Media

Nomenclature Category

Category 08: Communication Objects

Dimensions

Depth

1/16 in

Diameter

3/4 in

Parts

Count

1

Material

SILVER

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Maintenance

Maintenance History

Date

Nov 5, 2004