Ecuador 1 sucre Bolivars Wife Manuela Saenz PR69 PCGS copper coin 2011

The 2011 Ecuador 1 Sucre copper proof coin commemorates Manuela Sáenz, one of the most remarkable women connected with the South American independence movement. Known as “La Libertadora del Libertador,” she played an important role in the revolutionary era and became a symbol of loyalty and courage during the struggle for independence alongside Simón Bolívar. This issue honors her historical legacy and her influence on the political events that shaped the early nineteenth century in Latin America.

The obverse features a finely detailed portrait of Manuela Sáenz wearing elegant period clothing. She is depicted with a classical dress decorated with flowing drapery and a rosette at the waist, while her hair is arranged in a traditional headband. Her calm facial expression and delicate facial features are highlighted by the mirrored proof background. The inscription “La Libertadora del Libertador” appears beside the portrait together with the year 2011, while her name is engraved along the lower rim.

The reverse displays the national coat of arms of Ecuador. At the center stands the oval shield depicting the Chimborazo volcano rising above the Guayas River with a steamship symbolizing commerce and national progress. Above the shield spreads the Andean condor with wings extended, while crossed national flags, fasces bundles, banners, and decorative heraldic ornaments frame the emblem. The country name and denomination “Un Sucre” appear along the rim.

Struck in copper with a deep cameo proof finish and certified by PCGS as PR69 DCAM, this impressive coin combines historical symbolism, elegant engraving, and strong collector appeal for enthusiasts of Ecuadorian and Latin American numismatics.

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