Ecuador 1852-GJ 2 reales
This specimen was lot 1414 in Sedwick sale 12 (Winter Park, FL, October 2012), where it sold for $153.40. The catalog description[1] noted, "Quito, Ecuador, 2 reales, 1852GJ. Golden-toned VF, hint of luster at rim, slightly irregular shape (as made)." This type was struck in Quito during 1847-52. It is one of a series struck 1847-52. It is scarce, but not rare, but its strong resemblance to a United States bust quarter of the years 1831-38 increases demand for it and it routinely yields over catalog value in auctions. All pre-decimal Ecuadorian coinage is hard to find and hotly pursued.
Recorded mintage: unknown but reasonably common.
Specification: 5.5-6.05 g, 0.667 fine silver. this specimen 6.2 grams.
Catalog reference: KM-33.
- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Sedwick, Daniel F., Augi Garcia and Cori Sedwick Downing, Treasure Auction #12, Winter Park, FL: Daniel Frank Sedwick, LLC, 2012.
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