½ Centavo 1884 [Ecuador]

Coins-America

Reverse
In the central part, a two-line inscription in Spanish: 'MEDIO CENTAVO' - 1/2 centavo, surrounded by a wreath. Along the lower edge in an arc is the inscription: 'HEATON BIRMINGHAM' - indicating the Heaton Mint in Birmingham (England). The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of dentils.
Obverse
In the central part, the coat of arms of Ecuador is depicted. To the left, above, and to the right along the rim is the name of the country, Republic of Ecuador, in Spanish: 'REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR'. In the lower part, along the arc of the coin's edge, is the year of minting: 1884. The edge of the coin features decorative elements in the form of dentils.