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August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1833-34). Manila Mint. Ferdinand VII. NGC EF-45; C/S: AU Standard.
KM-74; Basso-55; PNM#6-Not listed; PNM#16-122; PNM#21-VI-90; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-4-!(2)-B; DP-Do10. Type V Countermark, crowned F.7.0 within circular indent. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1833-Do RM/L Mexico Republic 8 Reales; Die style of 1832-42, clean date variety. A VERYRARE and popular mint with very few examples bearing the F.7.0 countermark of which we have only eight documented coins. For this date we have only one recorded, the present piece. This wholly original looking survivor exhibits bold host design elements, smooth surfaces and light signs of handling consistent for the grade. The surfaces display a lovely graphite hued patina that is complemented by an iridescent sheen with minor earthen deposits amongst the devices adding to its originality and pleasing appearance. The countermark is boldly applied with good definition of the fine details, though slightly uneven.
KM-74; Basso-55; PNM#6-Not listed; PNM#16-122; PNM#21-VI-90; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-4-!(2)-B; DP-Do10. Type V Countermark, crowned F.7.0 within circular indent. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1833-Do RM/L Mexico Republic 8 Reales; Die style of 1832-42, clean date variety. A VERYRARE and popular mint with very few examples bearing the F.7.0 countermark of which we have only eight documented coins. For this date we have only one recorded, the present piece. This wholly original looking survivor exhibits bold host design elements, smooth surfaces and light signs of handling consistent for the grade. The surfaces display a lovely graphite hued patina that is complemented by an iridescent sheen with minor earthen deposits amongst the devices adding to its originality and pleasing appearance. The countermark is boldly applied with good definition of the fine details, though slightly uneven.
The outstanding reference on the "Cap & Ray" series "Resplandores" mentions that the clean date of this host is scarcer than the overdate.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $1000 - $2000