PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC VF-20; C/S: XF Standard.
KM-Not listed; Basso-56; PNM#6-Not listed; PNM#16-Not listed; PNM#21-Not listed; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-4-3-III; DP-Ga10. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1832/1-Ga FS/LP Mexico Republic 8 Reales; Die style of 1825-45. As with all dates from this mint that bears a Y.II. countermark, limited quantities appear to have survived and should be considered RARE and desirable. For this mint we have only 12 examples recorded for all dates, with only three dated 1832 (clean date[1] and overdate[2]). The countermark is boldly applied with good definition of the fine details on a moderately worn host displaying light attractive mottled patina.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $600 - $800