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½ Sucre
1884 year| Silver (.900) | 12.5 g | 30.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1830-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1884 |
| Value | ½ Sucre (½ ECS) |
| Currency | Sucre (1884-2000) |
| Composition | Silver (.900) |
| Weight | 12.5 g |
| Diameter | 30.0 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 9 October 2000 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#40606 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 77% |
Reverse
Name of the country, year of issue, head of Antonio José de Sucre facing left
Script: Latin
Lettering: REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR
Translation: Republic of Ecuador
Edge
Plain with legend
Lettering: DIOS ORDEN LIBERTAD
Translation: God Order Liberty
Comment
Possible variety or error: edge inscription without the word "LIBERTAD" (just "DIOS ORDEN")Interesting fact
The ½ Sucre coin from Ecuador, minted in 1884, has an interesting feature. It has a unique design element - a small image of a sun on the obverse side, which represents the Inti Raymi festival, a celebration of the winter solstice and an important event in the Inca Empire.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1884 | 20000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Sucre 1884 coin.
