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virginiacollection - Panama Patterns, Pieforts, Trial Strikes, Unofficial Coins & Misc. Coins

  • Panama Patterns, Pieforts, Trial Strikes, Unofficial Coins & Misc. Coins

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Collection of Panama Pattern coins, Pieforts & Trial Strikes and Unofficial coins.  Also, included in this category are some coins struck by Colombia specifically for use in the then Department Of Panama, before Panama gained independence.  This is an ongoing project, which will illustrate a few dozen pieces.***Collection is kept in the bank, and future additions will be made to the listing as photos are taken and posted periodicly.

16 items

Coat Of Arms 2 1/2c, ca 1907-14, Panama Pattern or Token. Panama, ca 1907-14. The obverse shows the Panama Coat Of Arms.  The reverse has a large 2 1/2 in the center with the words Dos Y Medios Centesimos De Balboa around.  The size is slightly over 21 mm, and weight 4.73 grams.  The reverse side is out of rotation.  When the coin is flipped over the 2 1/2 points toward upper left.  There are a number of scratches on the obverse extending from the rim to the eagle.  The origin of this piece is unknown.  I first encountered an example at the 1971 A.N.A. Convention, when Panama coin dealer Dan Sander sold me one.  Present was Panama specialist, Dr. Edward Majilton.  Both believed the piece was a pattern for the Panama 2 1/2 cent coin of 1907 as there are similarities.  Years later Panama specialist William Randel felt this may be a hacienda token ca 1914.  Over the years I have seen 4 or 5 pieces offered, all of which had some degree of circulation.  Further research is indicated.

Provenance:

  • Victor Fazio; March 29, 2009
 
1982 Gold 5c Piefort, Unofficial Coin. Panama, 1982. 5c struck in  .400 fine gold, piefort striking, edge not reeded, and thicker than a normal coin.  It is believed the gold piefort was struck using the original coin die, but unofficial.  Viewed as a medal or fantasy issue.  Listed in the KM catalog as #P-2.  Mintage unknown, but believed to be small.  Proof-like or proof condition, size is 21 mm and weight 13.13 grams.

Provenance:

  • Louis & Cora Hudson; July 19, 2006
 
1982 Gold 1/4B Piefort, Unofficial Coin. Panama, 1982. 1/4B struck in.400 fine gold, piefort striking, edge not reeded, and thicker than a normal coin.  It is believed the gold piefort was struck using the original coin die, but unofficial.  Viewed as a medal or fantasy issue.  Listed in the KM catalog as #P-4.  Proof-like or proof condition, size 22 mm, and weight 13.64 grams.

Provenance:

  • April 15, 2004; Louis & Cora Huson
 
1982 Gold 1/2B Piefort, Unofficial Coin. Panama, 1982. 1/2B struck in .400 fine gold, peifort striking, edge not reeded, and thicker than a normal coin.  Struck softly in some areas.  It is believed the gold piefort was struck using the original coin dies, but unofficial.  Viewed as a medal or fantasy issue.  Listed in the KM catalog as #P5.  Mintage unknown, but believed to be small.  Proof-like or proof condition, size 30 mm, with the edge thickness about 2.5 mm, and weight 21.93 grams.

Provenance:

  • Louis & Cora Hudson; July 19, 2006
 
1982 Gold 1/2B Piefort, Unofficial Coin. Panama, 1982. 1/2B struck in.400 fine gold, piefort striking, edge not reeded, and thicker than a normal coin.  Struck softly in some areas.  It is believed the gold piefort was struck using the original coin dies, but unofficial.  Viewed as a medal or fantasy issue.  Listed in the KM catalog as #P5.  Mintage unknown, but believed to be small.  NGC graded PF63 Ultra Caneo, 30 mm, weight 21.61 grams (weighed prior to encapsulation), NGC #2194293-005.  Reverse side rotated in alignment.

Provenance:

  • Louis & Cora Hudson; July 19, 2006
 
1982 Gold 1c Uniface Trial Strike, Portrait Side, Unofficial Coin. Panama, 1982. 1c from 1982 dies struck in.400 fine gold, uniface trial strike, portrait side, with other side blank.  Piefort type striking, edge not reeded, and thicker than a normal coin.  It is believed the gold piefort trial strike was struck using the original coin dies, but unofficial.  Viewed as a medal or fantasy issue.  Listed in the KM catalog as TS-1.  NGC graded PF-63, weight 8.80 grams (weighed prior to encapsulation), NGC #2194293-004. .

Provenance:

  • Louis & Cora Hudson; July 19, 2006
 
1982 Gold 1c Uniface Trial Strike, Date Side, Unofficial Coin. Panama, 1982. 1c from 1982 dies struck in.400 fine gold, unifacetrial strike, date side, with other side blank.  Piefort type striking, edge not reeded, and thicker than a normal coin.  It is believed the gold piefort trial strike was struck using the original dies, but unofficial.  Viewed as a medal or fantasy issue.  Listed in the KM catalog as TS-2.  NGC graded PF-63, weight 7.81 grams (weighed prior to encapsulation), NGC #2194293-002.  NGC lists KM-TS1, but is TS2. .

Provenance:

  • Louis & Cora Hudson; July 19, 2006
 
1982 Gold 5c Uniface Trial Strike, Date Side, Unofficial Coin. Panama, 1982. 5c from 1982 dies struck in.400 fine gold, uniface trialstrike.  Coat of Arms / date side, with the other side blank.  Struck softly in some areas.  Piefort type striking, edge not reeded, and thicker than a normal coin.  It is believed the gold piefort trial strike was struck from the original coin dies, but unofficial.  Viewed as a medal or fantasy issue.  Listed in the KM catalog as #TS-3.  Proof or proof-like condition, size is 21 mm and weight 10.64 grams.

Provenance:

  • Louis & Cora Hudson; July 19, 1006
 
(1982) Gold 5c Uniface Trial Strike, Denomination Side, Unofficial Coin. Panama , 1982. 5c from 1982 dies struck in.400 fine gold, uniface trial strike.  Denomination side, with the other side blank.  Piefort type striking, edge not reeded, and thicker than a normal coin.  Struck softly in some areas.  It is believed the gold piefort trial strike was struck using the original coin dies, but unofficial. Viewed as a medal or fantasy issue.  Listed in the KM catalog as #TS-4.  Proof or proof-like condition, wight 10.51 grams.

Provenance:

  • Louis & Cora Hudson; January 26, 2005
 
1982 Gold 1/0B Uniface Trial Strike, Portrait Side, Unofficial Coin. Panama, 1982. Panama 1982 1/10B from 1982 dies struck in.400 fine gold, uniface trial strike, portrait side, with other side blank.  Piefort type striking, edge not reeded, and thicker than a normal coin.  It is believed the gold piefort trial strike was struck using the original coin dies, but unofficial.  Viewed as a medal or fantasy issue.  Listed in teh KM catalog as TS5.  NGC graded PF 63 Ultra Cameo, weight 7.37 grams (weighed prior to encapsulation).  NGC #2194293-003.

Provenance:

  • Louis & Cora Hudson; July 19, 2006
 
1982 Gold 1/10B Uniface Trial Strike, Date Side, Unofficial Coin. Panama, 1982. 1/10B from 1982 dies struck in.400 fine gold, uniface trial strike, date side, with other side blank.  Piefort type striking, edge not reeded, and thicker than a normal coin.  It is believed the gold piefort trial strike was struck using the original coin dies, but unofficial.  Viewed as a medal or fantasy issue.  Lised in the KM catalog as TS6.  NGC gaded PF 61, weight 7.83 grams (weighed prior to encapsulation), NGC #2194293-001.  NGC lists KM TS5, but is TS6.

Provenance:

  • July 19, 2006; Louis & Cora Hudson
 
(1982) Gold 1/2B Uniface Trial Strike, Portrait Side, Unofficial Coin. Panama, 1982. 1/2B from 1982 dies struck in.400 fine gold, uniface trial strike, Balboa portrait side, with the other side blank.  Piefort type striking, edge not reeded, and thicker than a normal coin.  It is believed the gold piefort trial strike was struck using the original coin dies, but unofficial.  Viewed as a medal or fantasy issue.  Listed in the KM catalog as #TS9.  Proof or proof-like condition, size 30 mm, with edge thickness just under 3 mm, and weight 21.83 grams.

Provenance:

  • Louis & Cora Hudson; September 8, 2005
 
1982 Gold 1/2B Uniface Trial Strike, Coat of Arms Side, Unofficial Coin. Panama, 1982. 1/2B struck in.400 fine gold, uniface trial strike, Coat of Arms side, other side blank.  Piefort type striking, edge not reeded, and thicker than a normal coin.  It is believed the gold piefort trial strike was struck using the original coin dies, but unofficial.  Viewed as a medal or fantasy issue.  Listed in the KM catalog as #TS10.  Proof or proof-like, softly struck in some areas, size 30 mm, with edge thickness just under 3 mm, and weight 21.65 grams.

Provenance:

  • Louis & Cora Hudson; July 13, 2006
 
1988 Gold 50B Calgary Olympics, Figure Skater, Unofficial Coin. Panama, 1988. 50B Gold 1988 Calgary Olympic Games, Figure Skater.  Obverse shows A figure skater with the Olympic rings to he left.  The legend reads XV Juegos Olimpicos De Invierno / Calagry 1988.  The reverse shows the Panama Coat of Arms.  The legend reads Republica De Panama / 50.00 Vn Balboas.  This is an unofficial coin struck in Germany without approval of the Panama Government.  The coin does not have official status, and perhaps is more of a medal or fantasy issue.  Proof, edge is reeded, size is just under 25 mm, and weight 8.47 grams.585 gold content.

Provenance:

  • Nick Lemon; August 10, 2005
 
1988 CN 1B Souel Olympics, Tennis Player, Unofficial Coin. Panama, 1988. The obverse shows a tennis player with the olympic rings symbols to her right and the word Panama above.  The legend reads XXIV Juegos Olimpicos De Verano.  The reverse side has the Panama Coat Of Arms.  Above around the edge is Republica De Panama, and below 1.00 Vn Balboa.  This is an unofficial coin struck in Germany without approval of the Panama government.  The coin does not have offical status, and perhaps is more of a medal or fantasy.  It is struck in CN, size about 32.5 mm and weight 14.38 grams. .

Provenance:

  • Alex Mumblat; February 5, 2005
 
Colombia 5c 1902 Struck For Use In Panama. Colombia, 1902. Colombia 5c 1902 KM # 184, Copper-Nickel, larger size of two different 5c struck that year.  The 2 in the date is clearly double struck. This coin was struck reportedly for use in the then Department of Panama before Panama became independant.  Mintage listed at 400,000.  However, long considered to be a rare date.  This particular coin has what appears to be many scratches mostly on the face and into the hair of Ms. Liberty,  Under a small glass almost appears to be like fine hairs on the surface.  Uncertain, if this was on the original coin die, or outside the mint after issue.  Otherwise E.F. Condition.  Size is just shy of 20 mm, and weight 2.99 grams.

Provenance:

  • Allen Berman / Village Coin Co.; December 6, 1983