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Ecuador Coat of Arms
uncommonpre-1900

Ecuador Coat of Arms

Ecuador · 1865 · 1 Real

This is the first postage stamp issued by Ecuador, featuring the national coat of arms. The design includes a condor perched atop a shield which displays Mount Chimborazo, the Guayas River, and a steamboat, symbolizing the nation's geography and commerce.

Issued in 1865, this stamp marks Ecuador's entry into the global postal system, a significant step in modernizing the nation's communication infrastructure during the 19th century.

Printing Method

Lithography

Catalog Numbers

sg1
scott1
michel1

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Estimated Values by Condition

Superb(S)

Perfectly centered, fresh, no faults

$150
Extremely Fine(XF)

Well centered, fresh colors

$100
Very Fine(VF)

Nicely centered, minor flaws

$60
Fine(F)

Average centering, acceptable

$30
Good(G)

Off-center or visible wear

$10

Prices are approximate market estimates for educational purposes. Actual values depend on specific factors including cancel type, margins, and provenance.