½ Centavo 1884 front ½ Centavo 1884 back
½ Centavo 1884 photo
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½ Centavo

1884 year
Copper-nickel 2.0 g 15 mm
Description
Issuer
Ecuador
Period
Republic (1830-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1884
Value
½ Centavo (0.005&nbspECS)
Currency
Sucre (1884-2000)
Composition
Copper-nickel
Weight
2.0 g
Diameter
15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#40608
Rarity index
83%

Reverse

Value within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MEDIO CENTAVO
HEATON.BIRMINGHAM

Translation: Half Centavo

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

The ½ Centavo 1884 coin from Ecuador made of Copper-nickel is interesting because it was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the country. The coin's design, featuring a liberty cap and a condor, symbolizes the struggle for independence and freedom that Ecuador was going through at the time. Despite its small denomination, the coin holds significant historical value and is a sought-after collector's item.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1884 HEATON.BIR 600000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Centavo 1884 coin.