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August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Guatemala. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC EF-45; C/S: AU Standard.
KM-106.1; Basso-56; PNM#6-201; PNM#16-210; PNM#21-VIII-38; Cacho-IX-CS-014; Gil-5-4-3-III. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the reverse of a 1829-NG M Guatemala (Central American Republic) 8 Reales. An always in demand host type, this date is slightly more available bearing the Y.II. countermark with our records indicating 10 documented examples for all Y.II. crown varieties (5-3-2-II[reverse{1}], 5-4-1-II[obverse{3} and reverse{1}] and 5-4-3-III[obverse{3} and reverse{2}]). The countermark is deeply applied, though a small portion of the crown is slightly obscured, to a nicely preserved host that displays rich mottled light gray to slate patina with a slight iridescent sheen adding to it pleasing appearance and originality.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $7000 - $9000
KM-106.1; Basso-56; PNM#6-201; PNM#16-210; PNM#21-VIII-38; Cacho-IX-CS-014; Gil-5-4-3-III. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the reverse of a 1829-NG M Guatemala (Central American Republic) 8 Reales. An always in demand host type, this date is slightly more available bearing the Y.II. countermark with our records indicating 10 documented examples for all Y.II. crown varieties (5-3-2-II[reverse{1}], 5-4-1-II[obverse{3} and reverse{1}] and 5-4-3-III[obverse{3} and reverse{2}]). The countermark is deeply applied, though a small portion of the crown is slightly obscured, to a nicely preserved host that displays rich mottled light gray to slate patina with a slight iridescent sheen adding to it pleasing appearance and originality.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $7000 - $9000