Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Peru. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC EF-45; C/S: AU Standard.
KM-136; Basso-56; PNM#6-161; PNM#16-351; PNM#21-VIII-151; Cacho-IX-CS-021; Gil-5-4-1-II. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1822-LIMA JP Peru "Libre" 8 Reales; Long tassels variety. This RARE and popular two-year host type, struck for less than a year, with its attractive design is always a collector favorite. Seldom appearing on the market we have just seven examples recorded for this date, all are the same Y.II. crown variant (5-4-1-II obverse[6] and reverse[1]). The countermark is deeply impressed and bold on a very attractive and nicely preserved host. This lovely example is beautifully toned displaying a rich slate patina that is complemented by gorgeous multicolored iridescent hues on the obverse.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
KM-136; Basso-56; PNM#6-161; PNM#16-351; PNM#21-VIII-151; Cacho-IX-CS-021; Gil-5-4-1-II. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1822-LIMA JP Peru "Libre" 8 Reales; Long tassels variety. This RARE and popular two-year host type, struck for less than a year, with its attractive design is always a collector favorite. Seldom appearing on the market we have just seven examples recorded for this date, all are the same Y.II. crown variant (5-4-1-II obverse[6] and reverse[1]). The countermark is deeply impressed and bold on a very attractive and nicely preserved host. This lovely example is beautifully toned displaying a rich slate patina that is complemented by gorgeous multicolored iridescent hues on the obverse.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Plated in "Piloncitos to Peso: A brief History of Coinage in the Philippines" by Angelita Ganzon de Legarda, M.D. pg. 33 Published Manila, Philippines July 1976.
Estimate: $4000 - $6000