Ecuador 1840-MV real

from the Mountain Groan Collection

This specimen is one of a series struck 1836-41. It is scarce, even in low grade, but not rare. All pre-decimal Ecuadorian coinage is hard to find and hotly pursued.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 3.4-3.9 g, 0.667 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM 17.

Source:

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

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• 1839 real
• 1840 ½ real
• 1840 2 reales
• 1840 8 escudos
• 1841 2 reales
• 1841 4 reales
• 1841 1 real
• Coins and currency dated 1840
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