{"product_id":"1974-panama-20-balboas-silver-proof-simon-bolivar-3-85-oz-sterling","title":"1974 Panama 20 Balboas Silver Proof – Simón Bolívar, 3.85 oz Sterling","description":"\u003cp\u003ePanama's 20 Balboas is one of the largest silver coins of its era: 129.59 grams of sterling silver, 61 mm across, with nearly 3.9 troy ounces of pure silver. This 1974 proof shows Simón Bolívar with his dates, 1783–1830.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt sits in a capsule on a blue velvet insert in its presentation box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCollector Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCountry: Panama\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYear: 1974\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDenomination: 20 Balboas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComposition: Sterling silver (.925)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 129.59 g total; 119.87 g (3.854 troy oz) pure silver\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 61 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Proof\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEdge: Reeded\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePackaging: Coin case (Good condition)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: Proof coin in capsule on a blue velvet insert in its cream presentation box with lid. No certificate is shown. Individually photographed — you receive the exact item shown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMintage: 161,000 (1974 proof)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHistorical Significance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSimón Bolívar led much of South America to independence from Spain, and Panama was part of Gran Colombia, the republic he founded. Panama's large silver 20 Balboas coins were struck for the country by the Franklin Mint in the 1970s, in proof and matte versions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy We Love This One\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a big, heavy piece of silver with a strong portrait. If you like your coins substantial, this one delivers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: this item is sold as is, including its packaging. The photos show the exact piece you will receive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Freedom Silver","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54718976196881,"sku":"FS-EDM-0068","price":475.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0940\/4127\/6689\/files\/FS-EDM-0068_1974-Panama-20-Balboas-Silver-Proof-Simon-Bolivar-3-85-oz-Sterling_01-front.jpg?v=1790118378","url":"https:\/\/www.freedom-silver.com\/products\/1974-panama-20-balboas-silver-proof-simon-bolivar-3-85-oz-sterling","provider":"Freedom Silver","version":"1.0","type":"link"}