Ecuador 1844-MV A 4 reales

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Heritage sale 3038, lot 34238
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This specimen was lot 34238 in Heritage sale 3038 (Dallas, January 2015), where it sold for $1,527.50. The catalog description[1] noted, "Republic 4 Reales 1844-MV/A Fine. Quito mint, assayer, 'MV'. Reverse is weakly struck with some marks. A very scarce type." This type was struck 1844 only and normally encountered in Fine or lower. It is lightweight and debased, similar to the infamous Bolivian four reales of 1830.

Recorded mintage: unknown.

Specification: 12.30 g, 0.667 fine silver.

Catalog reference: KM-27.

Source:

  • Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
  • [1]Bierrenbach, Cristiano, Warren Tucker and Scott Cordry, Heritage Signature Auction 3038, featuring the Empire, the Santa Catarina, the Law and the Santa Maria Collections, Dallas, TX: Heritage Auction Galleries, 2014.

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