PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Peru. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC EF Details--Cleaned; C/S: AU Strong.
KM-138.4; Basso-56; PNM#6-178; PNM#16-372; PNM#21-VIII-168; Cacho-IX-CS-019; Gil-5-3-1-I. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1833-CUZCO BoAr Peru Republic 8 Reales. We have nine examples recorded, all are the double assayer letters, with four different crown varieties. The countermark is bold and deeply applied with clear crisp design features on a well preserved host. Upon close inspection signs of an old cleaning prevent this piece from garnering a numeric grade, however this coin is now lightly toned and attractive.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $400 - $600