Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
August 2021 ANA Auction - Online 23-25 Aug 2021
View prices realized
► Sale information
Find similar lots
PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC VF Details--Obverse Scratched; C/S: AU Standard.
KM-Not listed; Basso-56; PNM#6-132; PNM#16-294; PNM#21-VIII-109; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-3-1-I; DP-Do08. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1831-Do RM Mexico republic 8 Reales; Dies style of 1830-32. A SCRACE date from this popular and sought-after mint. We have more than 20 examples recorded for all dates of this mint bearing the Y.II. countermark. For this date we have only the present example documented. The countermark is deeply impressed and bold with clear definition of the fine details on a moderately worn attractive host displaying lovely rich cabinet patina with an iridescent sheen. A thin well-hidden pin scratch is present, as indicated on the NGC insert, on the obverse between the mintmark and the countermark that has long since toned over matching the rest of the coin. A highly attractive richly toned example that sat undisturbed adding to its pleasing appearance.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $400
KM-Not listed; Basso-56; PNM#6-132; PNM#16-294; PNM#21-VIII-109; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-3-1-I; DP-Do08. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1831-Do RM Mexico republic 8 Reales; Dies style of 1830-32. A SCRACE date from this popular and sought-after mint. We have more than 20 examples recorded for all dates of this mint bearing the Y.II. countermark. For this date we have only the present example documented. The countermark is deeply impressed and bold with clear definition of the fine details on a moderately worn attractive host displaying lovely rich cabinet patina with an iridescent sheen. A thin well-hidden pin scratch is present, as indicated on the NGC insert, on the obverse between the mintmark and the countermark that has long since toned over matching the rest of the coin. A highly attractive richly toned example that sat undisturbed adding to its pleasing appearance.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $200 - $400