Ecuadorian Coins

Reverse of 1968 Ecuadorian 2 Sucres

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Obverse of 1973 Ecuadorian Dos Sucres

Ecuador
Ecuador was discovered in 1534 by the Spanish under Francisco Pizarro, and by 1534 spain had invaded and subdued the previously thriving Inca Empire. It remained under Spanish domination until a successful revolt on 24th May 1822, led by Antonio Sucre, and joined Simon Bolivar's Republic of Gran Colombia. in conjunction with Colombia and Venezuela.
When Gran Colombia collapsed in 1830, Ecuador, the "Republic of the Equator" emerged as an independent state. Between 1904 and 1942, Ecuador lost territories in a series of conflicts with its neighbors. A border war with Peru that flared in 1995 was resolved in 1999.

1973 Ecuador Dos (2) Sucres
This is a very rare coin with only 35 pieces believed to exist.

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