1/2 Sucre

Obverse description	The Ecuadorian national coat of arms occupies the central field, depicting an oval shield surmounted by a condor with outstretched wings, flanked by laurel and palm branches tied with ribbons, with a fasces and crossed flags at the base. The shield displays a coastal scene with a steamship on the sea, the volcano Chimborazo in the background, and a radiant sun above the horizon. The circular legend around the upper portion reads 'UN MEDIO SUCRE' with the weight specification 'GRAM.12.5' to the left and the fineness 'LEI 0.900' to the right. The mint name 'HEATON BIRMINGHAM' appears in the lower legend below the coat of arms. The entire design is bordered by a continuous beaded rim.
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Reverse description	A left-facing bust portrait of Antonio José de Sucre, the Venezuelan-born independence hero and liberator of Ecuador, rendered in high relief with fine detail to the hair and uniform. The legend 'REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR' arcs around the upper periphery of the coin, while the year of issue '1884' appears in the lower field. The portrait is set within a plain field and surrounded by a beaded border consistent with the obverse.
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Mintage	1884 - Birmingham Mint (UK) - 20,000 1884 - Proof -
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