1 Sucre (Central Bank Anniversary) 1997 front 1 Sucre (Central Bank Anniversary) 1997 back
1 Sucre (Central Bank Anniversary) 1997 photo
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1 Sucre Central Bank Anniversary

1997 year
Gold (.900) 31.1 g 40 mm
Description
Issuer
Ecuador
Period
Republic (1830-date)
Type
Non-circulating coin
Year
1997
Value
1 Sucre 1 ECS = USD 0.000040
Currency
Sucre (1884-2000)
Composition
Gold (.900)
Weight
31.1 g
Diameter
40 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#85082
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Overlaping obverse (Liberty Head) and reverse (Radiant sun over two mountain peaks with birds on top) designs of KM# 15 gold escudo coin, dated 1833 and minted at the Quito mint.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
REPLICA DE LA MONEDA DE UN ESCUDO ACUÑADA EN LA CASA DE LA MONEDA DE QUITO
UN SUCRE * ORO LEY 900 * 31.1g

Translation:
Replica of one escudo coin minted by Quito Mint
One sucre * gold fineness 900 * 31.1 g

Edge

Reeded

Interesting fact

The 1 Sucre (Central Bank Anniversary) 1997 coin from Ecuador made of Gold (.900) weighing 31.1 g is a rare and valuable collector's item, with only a limited number of coins minted. It's interesting to note that the coin's design features the Central Bank of Ecuador's building on one side and the Ecuadorian coat of arms on the other, making it a unique and distinctive collectible for numismatists.

Price

Date Mintage VG F VF XF AU UNC
1997  2000 - - - - - -

Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 1 Sucre (Central Bank Anniversary) 1997 coin.