ECUADOR. 5 Francos, 1858-QUITO GJ. Quito Mint. NGC MS-64. KM-39; Sepps/Anderson-EC73; Carr-64. A very pretty near-Gem example of this single year type, yielding strong luster and a light colorful tone that intensifies in certain areas and is uninterrupted by major marking. <p><em>Designed by local Ecuadorian artist Emilia Rivadaneira--as marked with the small ER below the bust. Emilia was the sister of Manuel Rivadaneira, who received the contract for the first Ecuadorian Postage Stamp.</em>
