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September 2021 Hong Kong Auction 27 Sep - 1 Oct 2021
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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Bolivia. 8 Reales, ND (1832-34). Manila Mint. Ferdinand VII. PCGS VF-35; C/M - VF Details.
KM-51; Basso-55; PNM#6-75; PNM#16-38; PNM#21-VI-9; Cacho-VIII-CS-054; Gil-5-4-1-C. Type V Countermark, crowned F.7.0 within circular indent. Issued by decree of 2 October 1832, commencing 5 October 1832 until 20 December 1834. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1827-PTS JM Bolivia Republic 8 Soles. A SCARCE early date, we have only five pieces documented with two different crown varieties, (5-4-*-A[3] and 5-4-1-C[2]). This wholly original looking survivor exhibit rich mottled old cabinet patina with an iridescent sheen that catches the eye when rotated in the light. The countermark is bold on a nicely preserved host that is pleasing to the eye.
Estimate: $600 - $800
KM-51; Basso-55; PNM#6-75; PNM#16-38; PNM#21-VI-9; Cacho-VIII-CS-054; Gil-5-4-1-C. Type V Countermark, crowned F.7.0 within circular indent. Issued by decree of 2 October 1832, commencing 5 October 1832 until 20 December 1834. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1827-PTS JM Bolivia Republic 8 Soles. A SCARCE early date, we have only five pieces documented with two different crown varieties, (5-4-*-A[3] and 5-4-1-C[2]). This wholly original looking survivor exhibit rich mottled old cabinet patina with an iridescent sheen that catches the eye when rotated in the light. The countermark is bold on a nicely preserved host that is pleasing to the eye.
Estimate: $600 - $800