PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC AU-55; C/S: UNC Standard.
KM-129; Basso-56; PNM#6-149; PNM#16-329; PNM#21-VIII-138; Cacho-IX-CS-061; Gil-5-4-3-III; DP-Go16. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1834-Go MJ Mexico Republic 8 Reales; Die style of 1830-43, three periods ":." after date variety. One of the more abundant dates from this mint. We have 14 documented examples with three different crown varieties. Typically found in very fine to extremely fine conditions when discovered in an ALMOST UNCIRCULATED state of preservation its is immediately elevated to an elite status and should be considered VERY RARE. The countermark is boldly applied with mostly clear details on a high-grade host coin that displays lovely light gray patina with a somewhat golden sheen and areas where the underlying luster shines through when rotated in the light. An outstanding representative of the type.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Ex: CWNA Auction (6/1977) Lot # 621
Estimate: $2000 - $3000