ECUADOR. 5 Francos, 1858-QUITO GJ. Quito Mint. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, Unc Details. KM-39; Sepps/Anderson-EC73; Carr-64. This nicely preserved and bright example exhibits a better strike than normally encountered with frosty devices and a combination of the satiny and brilliant luster. Close inspection reveals evidence of a past light cleaning which accounts for the details designation, but is hardly a distraction. Despite its shortcomings a handsome example of this popular one-year type that is certain to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.<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>
