Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
September 2021 Hong Kong Auction 27 Sep - 1 Oct 2021
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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Bolivia. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS VF-30; C/M - VF Details.
KM-100; Basso-56; PNM#6-193; PNM#16-185; PNM#21-VIII-17; Cacho-IX-CS-098; Gil-5-4-1-II. Type VI countermark; crowned Y.II. within circular indent. Issued by decree of 20 December 1834, suppressed 31 March 1837 (By Decree of 1 February 1836). Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1833-PTS LM Bolivia Republic 8 Soles. One of the more available dates from this mint, we have 17 documented examples with the LM Assayer's letters with three different crown varieties. The countermark is boldly applied with clear definition of the details offering interesting diagnostics for this punch. Several areas of the crown and the top of the "Y" have filled-in due to degradation of the design. The host is moderately worn with marks and abrasions consistent for the grade displaying lovely old cabinet patina with an iridescent sheen that pops out when rotated in the light. This beautifully preserved survivor is pleasing to the eye offering much originality sure to catch the attention of many collectors.
Estimate: $600 - $800
KM-100; Basso-56; PNM#6-193; PNM#16-185; PNM#21-VIII-17; Cacho-IX-CS-098; Gil-5-4-1-II. Type VI countermark; crowned Y.II. within circular indent. Issued by decree of 20 December 1834, suppressed 31 March 1837 (By Decree of 1 February 1836). Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1833-PTS LM Bolivia Republic 8 Soles. One of the more available dates from this mint, we have 17 documented examples with the LM Assayer's letters with three different crown varieties. The countermark is boldly applied with clear definition of the details offering interesting diagnostics for this punch. Several areas of the crown and the top of the "Y" have filled-in due to degradation of the design. The host is moderately worn with marks and abrasions consistent for the grade displaying lovely old cabinet patina with an iridescent sheen that pops out when rotated in the light. This beautifully preserved survivor is pleasing to the eye offering much originality sure to catch the attention of many collectors.
Estimate: $600 - $800