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1 Centavo
1909 year| Copper-nickel | 2.0 g | 17.0 mm |
| Issuer | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1830-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1909 |
| Value | 1 Centavo (0.01 ECS) |
| Currency | Sucre (1884-2000) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 2.0 g |
| Diameter | 17.0 mm |
| Thickness | 1.1 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 9 October 2000 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#30971 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 65% |
Reverse
Denomination with laurels
Script: Latin
Lettering:
UN
CENTAVO
Translation: One centavo
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The 1 Centavo 1909 coin from Ecuador was designed by the famous French engraver and medalist, Charles Pillet. Pillet was known for his work on various coins and medals for different countries, and his design for the Ecuadorian 1 Centavo coin features a portrait of a young woman representing the Republic of Ecuador, surrounded by a wreath of laurel leaves. The coin's design was meant to symbolize the country's independence and sovereignty.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1909 H | 3000000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Centavo 1909 coin.
