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¼ Real
| Silver (.666) | 0.82 g | 14 mm |
| 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 |
| 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.
