NGC Graded Ecuadorian 1928 1 Sucre Silver Coin AU58 1928: Year of minting ECUADOR: Ecuador (South American country) SUCRE: Sucre, the standard face value of modern Ecuadorian silver coins, 1 Sucre PHILA USA: PHILA = Philadelphia Mint, indicating this Ecuadorian silver coin was commissioned to be minted by the Philadelphia Mint in the United States. AU 58 (Core Condition Grade) AU = About Uncirculated 58: The highest grade in the AU category, commonly known as "near uncirculated." Only the highest point of the relief (the forehead and hairline of the portrait) shows very slight wear, barely visible to the naked eye; the vast majority of the coin retains its original mint silver luster, and the details of the design and lettering are complete and clear; second only to MS uncirculated coins, it is a top-grade circulated wear coin. Obverse (First Image) Surrounding Text: REPUBLICA DEL ECUADOR (Republic of Ecuador) Center: Profile portrait of Antonio José Sucre, the liberator of South America; bottom indicates the year of minting: 1928; the coin has a natural, warm patina, and the surface is free of large scratches or dents. Reverse (Second Image) Top Text: UN SUCRE (1 Sucre) Center: The coat of arms of Ecuador—the Andean condor (South American condor)—stands atop a shield, flanked by the national flag and palm branches; Side indicates silver content: LEY 0.720 (72% silver); bottom inscription PHILA USA again indicates it was minted by the Philadelphia Mint.