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1 Sucre
1959 year| Copper-nickel | 6.85 g | 25.9 mm |
| Issuer | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1830-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1959 |
| Value | 1 Sucre (1 ECS) |
| Currency | Sucre (1884-2000) |
| Composition | Copper-nickel |
| Weight | 6.85 g |
| Diameter | 25.9 mm |
| Thickness | 1.7 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | 9 October 2000 |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#5570 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 13% |
Reverse
Portrait of Antonio José de Sucre facing left, wreath, denomination in words
Script: Latin
Lettering: UN SUCRE
Translation: One sucre
Edge
Reeded
Interesting fact
The 1 Sucre coin from Ecuador, made of Copper-nickel and weighing 6.85g, is interesting because it was minted during a time of significant political and economic change in the country. In 1959, Ecuador was experiencing a period of political instability, with a series of military coups and protests leading to the overthrow of the government. Despite this turmoil, the country's economy continued to grow, with the introduction of new currency and the expansion of agriculture and industry. The 1 Sucre coin, which was minted in 1959, serves as a tangible reminder of this tumultuous period in Ecuador's history.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1959 | 8400000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sucre 1959 coin.
