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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Bolivia. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC VF Details--Chopmark; C/S: XF Strong.
KM-97; Basso-56; PNM#6-Not listed; PNM#16-Not listed; PNM#21-Not listed; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-4-1-II. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1790-PTS PR Bolivia transitional bust 8 Reales of Charles IV, ordinal IV, but with the portrait of Charles III. This is an EXTREMELY RARE two-year type found with a countermark. Not fully understood by many collectors outside the Spanish colonial series, the transitional bust types show up with far less frequency than other bust issue from any mint for either the F.7.0 or Y.II. countermarks. Our records indicate that only three transitional bust types are documented, F.7.0 (Ordinal IV[1] and Ordinal IIII[1]) and Y.II. (Ordinal IV[1], this coin). The countermark is deeply impressed with good definition of the fine details on a moderately worn host. The surfaces show signs of handling as would be expected from the designated grade with attractive mottled light gray to slate patina and a few small unobtrusive chopmarks adding to its originality.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000
KM-97; Basso-56; PNM#6-Not listed; PNM#16-Not listed; PNM#21-Not listed; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-4-1-II. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1790-PTS PR Bolivia transitional bust 8 Reales of Charles IV, ordinal IV, but with the portrait of Charles III. This is an EXTREMELY RARE two-year type found with a countermark. Not fully understood by many collectors outside the Spanish colonial series, the transitional bust types show up with far less frequency than other bust issue from any mint for either the F.7.0 or Y.II. countermarks. Our records indicate that only three transitional bust types are documented, F.7.0 (Ordinal IV[1] and Ordinal IIII[1]) and Y.II. (Ordinal IV[1], this coin). The countermark is deeply impressed with good definition of the fine details on a moderately worn host. The surfaces show signs of handling as would be expected from the designated grade with attractive mottled light gray to slate patina and a few small unobtrusive chopmarks adding to its originality.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $2000 - $3000