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Sale 46
The Millennia Collection
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Lot 1045 |
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Ecuador - Republic. 8 Escudos, 1839-MV-A (Quito). Fr-3; KM-23.1. 26.88 grams. First Liberty type. Draped bust of Liberty left, with brooch and earring. Reverse: Radiant sun on astrological course, above three high peaks, two with bird emblems; row of stars above. Excellent, detailed strike for series. Exceptionally lustrous, with fine old red toning along the peripheries. Rare in grade, and one of the finest known! NGC graded MS-65.
Ecuador, is located directly on the Equator and that is how its name originates. It was the first Spanish colonial country to raise the banner of revolution in 1809, and Quito, its capital, gained the sobriquet," Luz de America" for that first revolutionary activity. It became an independent nation, breaking from Gran Colombia in 1830.
Estimated Value $8,000 - 9,000.
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$48,300 |
Lot 1046 |
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Ecuador - Republic. 8 Escudos, 1842-MV-S (Quito). Fr-3; KM-23.2. 26.83 grams. Second Liberty type. Draped bust of Liberty left, with brooch and earring. Reverse: Radiant sun on astrological course, above three high peaks, two with bird emblems; row of stars above. Excellent, detailed strike for series. Exceptionally lustrous, with fine old red toning along the peripheries. Very clean and problem free. One of the finest known. NGC graded MS-62.
Ecuador was part of the Incan Empire. In fact, Atahualpa, son of an Incan Emperor, ruled the northern half of the Empire in Quito. He precipitated a Civil War, which he won, against his brother Huascar in Cuzco. This war devestated the Empire, and facilitated the conquest of the area by the Spanish conquistador, Pizzaro, soon afterward.
Estimated Value $6,000 - 7,000.
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$21,850 |
Lot 1047 |
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Ecuador - Republic. 8 Reales, 1846-GJ (Quito). WR-1; Eliz-1; KM-32. 26.91 grams. Liberty type. Draped bust of Liberty left, with brooch and earring. Reverse: Oval shield displaying radiant sun, on astrological course, over high peak and steamship on water, the whole supportrted by fasces, with crossed flags and wreath behind, and condor above. Choice detailed strike. The devices softly lustrous on proof-like fields. Appealing medium to deep smokey toning comprised of steely golds to copper, amid cobalt, blue-greens, and violet.
The first crown of Ecuador. One of the finest known examples. NGC graded MS-64.
Ecuador is also in possession of the Galapagos Islands, 600 miles west of the mainland. Here is probably the best environment to study and observe natural animal species in their own, relatively undisturbed, environment. From giant tortoises to boobie birds, to marine iguanas, the experience of being an amateur naturalist is unforgettable. It was here that Charles Darwin spent much of his time studying and organizing his ideas on "The Origin of Species".
Estimated Value $10,000 - 12,500.
Illustrated in Money of the World, coin 170.
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$23,000 |
Lot 1048 |
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Ecuador Republic. 8 Escudos, 1852 2 over 0-G.J. Fr-8; KM-34.1. Republic. Head of Bolivar left. Reverse: Flag-draped oval arms. Pleasing example and very scarce. NGC graded AU-55.
Estimated Value $4,000 - 5,000.
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$10,350 |
Lot 1049 |
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Ecuador - Republic. 8 Escudos, 1856-GJ (Quito). Fr-8 var.; KM-34.2. 26.94 grams. Second Bolivar portrait type. Head of Bolivar left. Reverse: Oval shield displaying radiant sun, on astrological course, over high peak and steamship on water, the whole supported by fasces, with crossed flags and wreath behind, and condor above. Superior strike for issue. Some marks and scratches, but mostly limited to obverse and portrait. Very Rare in grade, and one of the finest known!
A one year type, and the last of the onza gold series coins for the country. Well struck examples are very rare, thus this is one of the most difficult South American onzas to find in a desirable strike and grade. NGC graded MS-62.
One of the great naturalist experiences in the world is to travel the "Avenue of the Volcanoes" in Ecuador. This is a valley almost 200 miles long that contains some of the most awesome and impressive volcanoes in the world. Despite the fact that this area is so close to the Equator, many are snow covered. Probably the most famous is Cotopaxl, believed to be the highest active volcano in the world at close to 16,000 feet.
Estimated Value $9,000 - 10,000.
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$24,150 |
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