PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 2 Reales, ND (ca. 1835-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC VF Details--Cleaned; C/S: VF Standard.
KM-88; Basso-56; PNM#6-147; PNM#16-323; PNM#21-XIII-18; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-4-1-II. Type VI countermark crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1833-Zs OM Mexico Republic 2 Reales. Another highly desirable minor coins from this series. The 2 Reales are the most abundant of all the minors, but show up so infrequently many collectors do not get the opportunity to acquire one. All minors from this series are highly coveted with the 2 Reales being RARE. The countermark is bold with good definition of the fine details on a nicely preserved host coin with pleasing mottled patina. Upon close inspection evidence of past cleaning now slightly subdued by the patination that prevents it from garnering a numeric grade.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $3000 - $5000