Ecuador - 5 Sucres 1943

Antonio Sucre was a able lieutenant of the famous liberator Simon Bolivar. He's responsible for the freedom of Ecuador in 1822, following his victory at the Battle of Pinchincha (May 24 1822). Ecuador became independent in 1830. The Sucre denomination is a tribute to him. This is the largest silver issue of this period and the 1943 has the lowest mintage of this two year type at 1 M struck.