PHILIPPINES. Quarto, 1829-M F. Manila Mint. Ferdinand VII. PCGS AU-55 Brown Gold Shield.
KM-7; Basso-34. The single finest certified of the date on the PCGS population report only surpassed by a single example graded NGC AU-58 with a total population of 2 pieces in ALMOST UNCIRCULATED condition for the date. VERY RARE in this state of preservation. A nicely centered but slightly weak central strike, nevertheless in a very good condition for the type with lovely mottled reddish-brown color in the open fields complemented by milk chocolate patina atop of the devices. A nice wholesome and fully original example of the type in far better condition than normally encountered sure to pique the interest of even the most advanced of collectors.
Estimate: $1000.00- $1500.00