Ecuador 1837-FP 2 reales KM 21

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen is one of a series struck 1837-38. It is scarce, but not rare. It varies from the previous type (KM 18, struck 1836-41) in having the obverse and reverse legends transposed. It is lightweight and debased, similar to the infamous Bolivian two reales of 1830. All pre-decimal Ecuadorian coinage is hard to find and hotly pursued.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 5.5-6.05 g, 0.667 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 21.

Source:

• Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.

Link to:

• 1834 1 real
• 1836 2 reales
• 1837-FP real, "ECUADOR" on obverse
• 1837-FP real, "ECUADOR" on reverse
• 1837 4 escudos
• 1838 ½ real
• 1838 2 reales
• Coins and currency dated 1837
• return to coins of Ecuador