4 Escudos


Gold (.875)	13.5 g	28 mm

Description

Issuer	Ecuador
Period	Republic (1830-date)
Type	Standard circulation coin
Years	1836-1841
Value	4 Escudos (64)
Currency	Real (1822-1871)
Composition	Gold (.875)
Weight	13.5 g
Diameter	28 mm
Shape	Round
Technique	Milled
Orientation	Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized	Yes
Updated	2024-10-04

References

Numista	N#40591
Rarity index	92%

Reverse

Legend above bust facing left. Year and value at the bottom.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
EL PODER EN LA CONSTITUCION
LIBERTAD
21.Qs.1836.4.E.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 4 Escudos 1836-1841 coin from Ecuador is that it was minted during a time of political and economic turmoil in the country. The coin was introduced in 1836, just a few years after Ecuador gained its independence from Spain in 1822. At that time, 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 French franc. The 4 Escudos coin was one of the denominations introduced during this time, and it was made of gold to ensure its value and stability. Despite the challenges faced by the country, the 4 Escudos coin remained in circulation until 1841, when it was replaced by a new coin with a different design. Today, the 4 Escudos coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists.