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8 Escudos, Ecuador, 1856

Object Details

Description (Brief)
One (1) 8 escudo coin
Ecuador 1856
Obverse Image: Bust of Bolivar facing left
Obverse Text: EL PODER EN LA CONSTITUCION 8E 1856
Reverse Image: 3 Mountains topped with one bird each. There is a turret on top of the left peak.
Reverse Text: REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR QUITO GJ
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
date made
1856
associated date
1856
Credit Line
Estate of Josiah K. Lilly
Physical Description
gold (overall material)
Measurements
overall: .2 cm x 3.7 cm; 3/32 in x 1 15/32 in
Object Name
coin
after treatment
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