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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Argentina. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC VF-30; C/S: VF Standard.
KM-93.1; Basso-56; PNM#6-207; PNM#16-168; PNM#21-VIII-1; Cacho-IX-CS-001; Gil-5-4-1-II. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1813-PTS J Argentina "Sun Face" 8 Reales. A popular and always in demand host type, the "Sun Face" coinage from Argentina ranks high in collector desirability. The visually appealing symmetrical design draws much attention as an instantly recognizable and coveted issue. Considered to be a RARE and sought after host type, our records tend to confirm this with only 15 recorded examples for all dates and Y.II. countermark varieties. For this date we have only five documented for the 5-4-1-II crown variety (applied to obverse[3] and reverse[2]). The countermark is strong, though some of the designs of the punch were not struck up. The surfaces are smooth with even wear on the high points and rich pervasive slate patina in the fields and crevasses with a slight iridescent sheen. An attractive example with pleasing old patina.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
KM-93.1; Basso-56; PNM#6-207; PNM#16-168; PNM#21-VIII-1; Cacho-IX-CS-001; Gil-5-4-1-II. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1813-PTS J Argentina "Sun Face" 8 Reales. A popular and always in demand host type, the "Sun Face" coinage from Argentina ranks high in collector desirability. The visually appealing symmetrical design draws much attention as an instantly recognizable and coveted issue. Considered to be a RARE and sought after host type, our records tend to confirm this with only 15 recorded examples for all dates and Y.II. countermark varieties. For this date we have only five documented for the 5-4-1-II crown variety (applied to obverse[3] and reverse[2]). The countermark is strong, though some of the designs of the punch were not struck up. The surfaces are smooth with even wear on the high points and rich pervasive slate patina in the fields and crevasses with a slight iridescent sheen. An attractive example with pleasing old patina.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Plated in "Piloncitos to Peso: A brief History of Coinage in the Philippines" by Angelita Ganzon de Legarda, M.D. pg. 32 Published Manila, Philippines July 1976.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000