PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Peru. 8 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC EF-40; C/S: XF Standard.
KM-138.2; Basso-56; PNM#6-173; PNM#16-371; PNM#21-VIII-167; Cacho-IX-CS-026; Gil-5-3-1-I. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1832-LIMA MM Peru Republic 8 Reales. One of the more available dates from this mint, it is still SCARCER than the 1833-35 issues. We have 14 documented examples of this date with five different crown verities. The countermark is bold and clear with crisp details and a nicely preserved host displaying attractive rich gray patina. Overall a high grade example.
From the Angelita and Benito Legarda Collection.
Estimate: $400 - $600