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August 2021 ANA Auction 16-21 Aug 2021
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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 4 Reales, ND (1835-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC VF-20; C/S: XF Standard.
KM-92; Basso-56; PNM#6-142; PNM#16-312; PNM#XIII-2; Cacho-VI-CS-003; Gil-5-4-1-II. Type VI countermark crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1832-Zs OM Mexico Republic 4 Reales. This VERY RARE host type seldom appears on the market and is the second rarest denomination from the series. The 4 Reales is the second rarest silver denomination from the countermark series with a combined total of just 18 examples that we have recorded for all dates, mints and types. The rarest silver denomination is the 1 Real which we have only 12 examples recorded. The countermark is bold, but somewhat obscured by the design, on a wholesome and attractive looking host coin. The surfaces exhibit light attractive gray patina with areas of richer coloration amongst the devices adding to its pleasing appearance and desirability.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $7000 - $10000
KM-92; Basso-56; PNM#6-142; PNM#16-312; PNM#XIII-2; Cacho-VI-CS-003; Gil-5-4-1-II. Type VI countermark crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1832-Zs OM Mexico Republic 4 Reales. This VERY RARE host type seldom appears on the market and is the second rarest denomination from the series. The 4 Reales is the second rarest silver denomination from the countermark series with a combined total of just 18 examples that we have recorded for all dates, mints and types. The rarest silver denomination is the 1 Real which we have only 12 examples recorded. The countermark is bold, but somewhat obscured by the design, on a wholesome and attractive looking host coin. The surfaces exhibit light attractive gray patina with areas of richer coloration amongst the devices adding to its pleasing appearance and desirability.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $7000 - $10000