¼ Real 1849-1862 front ¼ Real 1849-1862 back
¼ Real 1849-1862 photo
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¼ Real

 
Silver (.666) 0.82 g 14 mm
Description
Issuer
Ecuador
Period
Republic (1830-date)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1849-1862
Value
¼ Real
Currency
Real (1822-1871)
Composition
Silver (.666)
Weight
0.82 g
Diameter
14 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
1871
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#40577
Rarity index
80%

Reverse

Year of issue, national motto of Ecuador, image of woman's head symbolizing the Liberty

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EL P. EN LA CONSTITU.
1849. G.J. 8 Ds

Translation: The Power is in the Constitution (El poder en la constitución)

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the ¼ Real 1849-1862 coin from Ecuador is that it was made of silver (.666) and weighed 0.82 grams. Despite its small size and relatively low weight, this coin was an important part of Ecuador's currency system during its time in circulation.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1852 GJ - - - - - -
1856 GJ - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ¼ Real 1849-1862 coin.