½ Décimo 1893-1915 front ½ Décimo 1893-1915 back
½ Décimo 1893-1915 photo
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½ Décimo

 
Silver (.900) 1.25 g 15.0 mm
Description
Issuer
Ecuador
Period
Republic (1830-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1893-1915
Value
½ Décimo (0.05&nbspECS)
Currency
Sucre (1884-2000)
Composition
Silver (.900)
Weight
1.25 g
Diameter
15.0 mm
Thickness
0.9 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
9 October 2000
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#7255
Rarity index
22%

Reverse

Head of Antonio José de Sucre facing left, date below

Script: Latin

Lettering: REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR

Translation: Republic of Ecuador

Edge

Reeded

Comment

Marks of Peruvian engravers (Lima Mint):
T.F. - Juan Torrico y Mesa & José Agustín Figueroa
J.F. - José Agustín Figueroa
F.G. - Francisco Gamarra

Varieties between KM #55.1 and 55.2:
lettering, head of Sucre, coat of arms (flags, bundle, sun, ship, condor)