PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC VF-25; C/S: XF Standard.
KM-Not listed; Basso-56; PNM#6-154; PNM#16-338; PNM#21-VIII-147; Cacho-IX-CS-093; Gil-5-4-3-III; DP-Zs15. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1835-Zs OM Mexico Republic 8 Reales; Die style of 1825-42. A less encountered date from this available mint, we have only four documented examples with two different crown varieties. The countermark is bold with clear definition of the fine details on a nicely preserved host displaying rich mottled gray patina. A handsome survivor of the type with plenty of remaining detail.
To our knowledge it is important to note that 1835 is the last known date for countermarked Mexican coinage in this series.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $600 - $800