Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
January 2021 Auction 18-19 Jan 2021
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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Peru. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Isabel II. PCGS Genuine--Damage, VF Details Gold Shield; Countermark: XF Details.
KM-138.4; Basso-43; Gil Crown variety-5-4-3. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circular indent. Issued by decree of 20 December 1834, suppressed 31 March 1837, by decree of 1 February 1836. countermark on a 1830-CUZCO G Peru 8 Reales. A wholesome and collectable example of the type on a somewhat SCARCE host coin. Due placement of the countermark parts of the crowns design are slight obscured, but is easily identifiable as 5-4-3 pearl sequence. Several small scratches account for the "Damage" designation are noticed on the obverse and reverse from long ago now toned over matching the rest of the coin. Despite its shortcomings a presentable example displaying rich mottled gray patina from this heavily sought after series perfect for the collector on a budget.
Estimate: $200.00- $300.00
KM-138.4; Basso-43; Gil Crown variety-5-4-3. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circular indent. Issued by decree of 20 December 1834, suppressed 31 March 1837, by decree of 1 February 1836. countermark on a 1830-CUZCO G Peru 8 Reales. A wholesome and collectable example of the type on a somewhat SCARCE host coin. Due placement of the countermark parts of the crowns design are slight obscured, but is easily identifiable as 5-4-3 pearl sequence. Several small scratches account for the "Damage" designation are noticed on the obverse and reverse from long ago now toned over matching the rest of the coin. Despite its shortcomings a presentable example displaying rich mottled gray patina from this heavily sought after series perfect for the collector on a budget.
Estimate: $200.00- $300.00