PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Chile. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC VF Details--Cleaned; C/S: XF Standard.
KM-108; Basso-56; PNM#6-212; PNM#16-191; PNM#21-VIII-23; Cacho-IX-CS-005; Gil5-3-1-I. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1834-SANTIAGO IJ Chile Peso. A wholesome example of this abundant host date. This ever-popular type is a favorite amongst collectors. We have well over 100 examples recorded bearing a Y.II. countermark, but only about 30 of them are documented with the countermark on the reverse. The countermark is evenly applied with good definition. On a moderately worn host displaying attractive light mottled gray patina with a slight iridescent sheen and minor earthen deposits amongst the devices. Upon close inspection evidence of an past cleaning becomes apparent, now slightly subdued by the attractive patination. Also, noticed is a small thin shallow "X" on the reverse at 12:00 mentioned for accuracy.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $600 - $800