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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC EF-45; C/S: AU Strong.
KM-117.1; Basso-56; PNM#6-Not listed; PNM#16-Not listed; PNM#21-Not listed; Cacho-VII-CS-014; Gil-5-3-1-I. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. with circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1812-Ca RP Chihuahua Mexico War of Independence armored bust cast 8 Reales of Ferdinand VII. An EXTREMELY RARE host type with few known examples bearing the Y.II. countermark, our records indicate only five documented pieces for all Y.II. crown varieties and dates. For this date (1812) only two examples are known to us (5-3-1-I[1] and 5-4-1-II[1]). This interesting host seldom appears on the market and is dramatically different than most type coins encountered from the series. The most obvious difference is the style of manufacture, being a cast emergency issue from Mexico's War of Independence. Additional markings were added to all cast issues from this mint at time of manufacture authorizing their issuance. Certainly, the Mexican War of Independence issues exhibit unique qualities, most of which are crude in nature. The countermark is crisp and bold with good definition of the fine details on a nicely preserved crude host with even wear. The surfaces have a slightly grainy texture as a result of the casting process. Displaying silvery coloration with areas of richer patination amongst the devices. A real treat for the specialist of the series.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $1500 - $2500
KM-117.1; Basso-56; PNM#6-Not listed; PNM#16-Not listed; PNM#21-Not listed; Cacho-VII-CS-014; Gil-5-3-1-I. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. with circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1812-Ca RP Chihuahua Mexico War of Independence armored bust cast 8 Reales of Ferdinand VII. An EXTREMELY RARE host type with few known examples bearing the Y.II. countermark, our records indicate only five documented pieces for all Y.II. crown varieties and dates. For this date (1812) only two examples are known to us (5-3-1-I[1] and 5-4-1-II[1]). This interesting host seldom appears on the market and is dramatically different than most type coins encountered from the series. The most obvious difference is the style of manufacture, being a cast emergency issue from Mexico's War of Independence. Additional markings were added to all cast issues from this mint at time of manufacture authorizing their issuance. Certainly, the Mexican War of Independence issues exhibit unique qualities, most of which are crude in nature. The countermark is crisp and bold with good definition of the fine details on a nicely preserved crude host with even wear. The surfaces have a slightly grainy texture as a result of the casting process. Displaying silvery coloration with areas of richer patination amongst the devices. A real treat for the specialist of the series.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $1500 - $2500