Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2020 NYINC Auction 17-18 Jan 2020
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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Peru. 8 Reales, ND (1832-34). PCGS EF-45 Gold Shield; Countermark: EF Details.
KM-80; Basso-41; PNM#6-55; PNM#16-142; PNM#21-105; Cacho-Type VIII CS-018; Gil-Crown variety 5-4-1-C. Type V Countermark, crowned F.7.0 within circle. Issued by decree of 2 October 1832, commencing 5 October 1832 until 20 December 1834. Countermark applied to the obverse of an 1822-LIMA JP Peru "Libre" 8 Reales, long tassels above date variety. SCARCE host coin. The countermark is quite strong with clear pearl formation of the crown and cipher. An attractive survivor with rich old cabinet tone displaying slate to pebble grey patina throughout with areas of a blue sheen that pop out when tilted in the light. A wholly original example with good eye appeal.
From the Kyle Ponterio Collection.
KM-80; Basso-41; PNM#6-55; PNM#16-142; PNM#21-105; Cacho-Type VIII CS-018; Gil-Crown variety 5-4-1-C. Type V Countermark, crowned F.7.0 within circle. Issued by decree of 2 October 1832, commencing 5 October 1832 until 20 December 1834. Countermark applied to the obverse of an 1822-LIMA JP Peru "Libre" 8 Reales, long tassels above date variety. SCARCE host coin. The countermark is quite strong with clear pearl formation of the crown and cipher. An attractive survivor with rich old cabinet tone displaying slate to pebble grey patina throughout with areas of a blue sheen that pop out when tilted in the light. A wholly original example with good eye appeal.
From the Kyle Ponterio Collection.
Ex: Bohol Collection.
Ex: Aureo Auction October 16-17, 2001 Lot # 2116.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00