8 Real (sold for $21000.0)
Ecuador - Republic. 8 Reales, 1846-GJ (Quito). WR-1; Eliz-1; KM-32. 26.91 grams. Liberty type. Draped bust of Liberty left, with brooch and earring. Reverse: Oval shield displaying radiant sun, on astrological course, over high peak and steamship on water, the whole supportrted by fasces, with crossed flags and wreath behind, and condor above. Choice detailed strike. The devices softly lustrous on proof-like fields. Appealing medium to deep smokey toning comprised of steely golds to copper, amid cobalt, blue-greens, and violet. The first crown of Ecuador. One of the finest known examples. NGC graded MS-64. Ecuador is also in possession of the Galapagos Islands, 600 miles west of the mainland. Here is probably the best environment to study and observe natural animal species in their own, relatively undisturbed, environment. From giant tortoises to boobie birds, to marine iguanas, the experience of being an amateur naturalist is unforgettable. It was here that Charles Darwin spent much of his time studying and organizing his ideas on "The Origin of Species". Estimated Value $17,500 - 20,000. Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 170. Ex Millennia, Lot 1047. Categories:
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