10 Centavos (Pattern) 1937 front 10 Centavos (Pattern) 1937 back
10 Centavos (Pattern) 1937 photo
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10 Centavos Pattern

1937 year
Nickel - 17 mm
Description
Issuer
Ecuador
Period
Republic (1830-date)
Type
Pattern
Year
1937
Value
10 Centavos (0.10&nbspECS)
Currency
Sucre (1884-2000)
Composition
Nickel
Diameter
17 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-04
References
Numista
N#301204
Rarity index
94%

Reverse

Denomination within laurels

Script: Latin

Lettering:
10
HF
CENTAVOS

Edge

Plain

Comment

This issue is 17mm, as opposed to the standard 19mm.

Interesting fact

The Pattern 10 Centavos coin from Ecuador, made of Nickel in 1937, features a unique design that was never officially adopted as a circulating coin. It showcases the country's rich history and cultural heritage, making it a highly sought-after collector's item among numismatists.