ECUADOR. 8 Escudos, 1840-QUITO MV. Quito Mint. PCGS AU-53. Fr-3; KM-23.1. Variety with colon (:) after denomination. An elusive <strong>RARITY</strong> when encountered so alluring and well-preserved, this wholesome specimen exhibits some minor handling upon the higher points, but with all details rather clear and defined. The personification of the sun smiles down upon the two mountains, with the zodiacal band providing a celestial border upon either side. <strong>To view all items from the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection, click <a href="https://auctions.stacksbowers.com/lots?sort=auction_date_lot_number_asc&search=Salton+Collection&limit=36&lots_range=upcoming"> here.</a></strong> From the Mark and Lottie Salton Collection.<p>Ex: Waldo C. Newcomer Collection (J.C. Morgenthau and Co. [Wayte Raymond], 2/1935) Lot # 311.
