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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC EF-40; C/S: AU Standard.
KM-A118; Basso-56; PNM#6-103; PNM#16-228; PNM#21-VIII-53; Cacho-VII-CS-013; Gil-5-4-1-II. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1812 Sombrerete de Vargas Mexico War of Independence 8 Reales. This charmingly crude issue is a wonderful host for the countermark series with very few examples known bearing countermarks. An EXTREMELY RARE combination, we have only four survivors documented for all Y.II. crown varieties (5-4-1-II[1], 5-3-2-IV[1] and 5-3-1-I[2]). The countermark is deeply impressed, though slightly uneven, with good definition of the fine details on a nicely preserved host. Rich slate patina with a slight iridescent sheen that pops out when tilted in the light. The surfaces exhibit planchet adjustments and tiny voids due to the crude nature of the manufacturing process, but nothing out of the ordinary is noticed. Truly an awesome example of a Philippines countermark.
From the Benito and Angelita de Legarda Collection.
KM-A118; Basso-56; PNM#6-103; PNM#16-228; PNM#21-VIII-53; Cacho-VII-CS-013; Gil-5-4-1-II. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1812 Sombrerete de Vargas Mexico War of Independence 8 Reales. This charmingly crude issue is a wonderful host for the countermark series with very few examples known bearing countermarks. An EXTREMELY RARE combination, we have only four survivors documented for all Y.II. crown varieties (5-4-1-II[1], 5-3-2-IV[1] and 5-3-1-I[2]). The countermark is deeply impressed, though slightly uneven, with good definition of the fine details on a nicely preserved host. Rich slate patina with a slight iridescent sheen that pops out when tilted in the light. The surfaces exhibit planchet adjustments and tiny voids due to the crude nature of the manufacturing process, but nothing out of the ordinary is noticed. Truly an awesome example of a Philippines countermark.
From the Benito and Angelita de Legarda Collection.
Ex: Ponterio & Associates Auction # 11 (9/1983) Lot # 203 (with lot ticket)
Ex: NASCA Auction (7/1979) Lot # 2431
Ex: H.M.F. Schulman Auction (5/1968) Lot # 865
Ex: H.M.F. Schulman Auction "The Howard D. Gibbs Collection" (3/1966) Lot # 1169
Estimate: $7000 - $10000