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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Bolivia. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC FINE-15; C/S: VF Strong.
KM-100; Basso-56; PNM#6-189; PNM#16-182; PNM#21-VIII-14; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-4-3-III. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1831-PTS JL Bolivia Republic 8 Soles. For this date for both assayers letters we have only nine documented pieces for all Y.II. crown varieties (Assayer JF 5-4-3-III[2] and 5-4-1-II[1]; Assayer JL 5-4-3-III[2] and 5-4-1-II[4]). The countermark is boldly applied, even with the punch showing signs of degradation losing definition of the fine details. This example displays attractive light gray tone with areas of richer coloration amongst the devices adding to it pleasing appearance.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $300
KM-100; Basso-56; PNM#6-189; PNM#16-182; PNM#21-VIII-14; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-4-3-III. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1831-PTS JL Bolivia Republic 8 Soles. For this date for both assayers letters we have only nine documented pieces for all Y.II. crown varieties (Assayer JF 5-4-3-III[2] and 5-4-1-II[1]; Assayer JL 5-4-3-III[2] and 5-4-1-II[4]). The countermark is boldly applied, even with the punch showing signs of degradation losing definition of the fine details. This example displays attractive light gray tone with areas of richer coloration amongst the devices adding to it pleasing appearance.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $300