PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Peru. 8 Reales, ND (1832-34). Manila Mint. Ferdinand VII. PCGS VF-30; C/M - XF Details.
KM-82; Basso-55; PNM#6-61; PNM#16-150; PNM#21-VI-113; Cacho-VIII-CS-023; 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-LIMA JM Peru Republic 8 Reales. A SCARCE early date from this mint, we have only five documented examples in our records all are the 5-4-1-C crown variety. The countermark is bold, though slightly uneven, on a wholesome looking and beautifully toned host displaying rich old cabinet patina.
Estimate: $600 - $800