Ecuador Silver Coin Value 

Ecuador Silver Coins

Ecuador minted a variety of silver coins during the 19th and 20th centuries, with different denominations and silver purities reflecting the changing monetary policies of the time. Below is a detailed list of Ecuador's silver coins from this period, their silver content, and characteristics.

19th Century Silver Coins

• 1/2 Real (1833-1846)
  • Silver Purity: 90%
  • Denomination: 1/2 Real
  • Characteristics: Small coin featuring the national coat of arms on the reverse and a simple design on the obverse. These were Ecuador’s first minted coins after gaining independence from Spain.
• 1 Real (1833-1846)
  • Silver Purity: 90%
  • Denomination: 1 Real
  • Characteristics: Larger denomination than the 1/2 Real, often used in larger transactions. The coin featured the coat of arms of Ecuador and a liberty cap.
• 2 Reales (1841-1856)
  • Silver Purity: 90%
  • Denomination: 2 Reales
  • Characteristics: Featuring similar designs to the smaller Real coins, the 2 Reales were larger and used in more significant transactions.
• 4 Reales (1841-1856)
  • Silver Purity: 90%
  • Denomination: 4 Reales
  • Characteristics: These coins were double the size of the 2 Reales and also featured the national coat of arms and liberty motifs.
• 8 Reales (1846-1856)
  • Silver Purity: 90%
  • Denomination: 8 Reales
  • Characteristics: The largest silver coin minted during this period, the 8 Reales was used for substantial transactions and was similar in weight and size to the Spanish "Piece of Eight." It carried the same design elements as the smaller denominations.

20th Century Silver Coins

• 1 Sucre (1884-1916)
  • Silver Purity: 90%
  • Denomination: 1 Sucre
  • Characteristics: The sucre replaced the real as Ecuador’s currency. The early 1 Sucre coins were made of high-purity silver and featured the portrait of Eloy Alfaro, Ecuador’s president.
• 1 Sucre (1928-1946)
  • Silver Purity: 72%
  • Denomination: 1 Sucre
  • Characteristics: Later issues of the Sucre saw a reduction in silver content, reflecting economic conditions. These coins retained similar designs but were of lower purity.
• 2 Sucres (1928-1946)
  • Silver Purity: 72%
  • Denomination: 2 Sucres
  • Characteristics: The larger 2 Sucre coins were similar in design to the 1 Sucre coins but were double the size. They were minted for larger transactions.
• 5 Sucres (1937-1946)
  • Silver Purity: 72%
  • Denomination: 5 Sucres
  • Characteristics: The largest denomination of the sucre series, the 5 Sucres were heavily circulated and often show wear. They featured Eloy Alfaro or other prominent Ecuadorian figures.

These coins from Ecuador during the 19th and 20th centuries reflect the nation's economic changes and shifts in global silver standards. Coins from earlier periods with higher silver content tend to be more valuable to collectors, particularly those in good condition or with low mintage years.