Ecuador 1865 Coat of Arms, 1 Real Green

Ecuador · 1865 · 1 Real

This stamp is part of Ecuador's first definitive series, featuring the national Coat of Arms. The design includes a condor perched atop a shield containing Mount Chimborazo, a steamship, and the sun surrounded by zodiac signs, symbolizing the nation's geography and history. The denomination is 'UN REAL' and the country name 'ECUADOR' is inscribed at the top.

Issued in 1865, this was one of the first postage stamps produced by Ecuador, marking the establishment of its national postal system. These early issues were crudely printed locally in Quito.