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8 Escudos
| Gold (.875) | 27.064 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Ecuador |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1830-date) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1838-1843 |
| Value | 8 Escudos (128) |
| Currency | Real (1822-1871) |
| Composition | Gold (.875) |
| Weight | 27.064 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-04 |
| Numista | N#40587 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Script: Latin
Comment
There are two known varieties of this coin:KM#23.1: Engraver's initial A in front drape of bust on the obverse (the main photo);
KM#23.2: Reduced size. Engraver's initial S sideways in back drape of bust:
© Image courtesy of Heritage Auctions
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 8 Escudos 1838-1843 coin from Ecuador is that it was one of the first coins to feature the iconic image of the Ecuadorian hero, Simon Bolivar, who played a key role in the country's independence movement. The coin's design was created by the French engraver, Jean-Baptiste Mercier, and it is considered a rare and valuable collector's item among numismatists today.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1843 MV S | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 8 Escudos 1838-1843 coin.
