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1 Escudo
| Gold (.875) | 3.3 g | 19 mm |
| Issuer | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1830-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1833-1845 |
| Value | 1 Escudo (16) |
| Currency | Real (1822-1871) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 3.3 g |
| Diameter | 19 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#50943 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Liberty bust facing left, surrounded by legend, with value and mint at bottom.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
EL ECUADOR EN COLOMBIA.
LIBERT
1. QUITO. E.
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1 Escudo 1833-1845 coin from Ecuador is that it was minted during a time of economic and political instability in the country. The coin was introduced in 1833, just a few years after Ecuador gained its independence from Spain in 1822. The country was facing economic challenges, including high inflation and a lack of a stable currency. The government decided to introduce a new currency, the Escudo, which was pegged to the value of the gold coin, in an attempt to stabilize the economy. Despite the challenges, the coin remained in circulation until 1845 and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
