Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
September 2021 Hong Kong Auction 27 Sep - 1 Oct 2021
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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS EF-40; C/M - AU Details.
KM-Not listed; Basso-56; PNM#6-136; PNM#16-304; PNM#21-Not listed; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-3-2-IV. 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 1832-Do RM/L Mexico Republic 8 Reales, clean date. A somewhat more available date for this sought-after mint, we have eight documented examples with three different crown varieties. The countermark is boldly applied to a beautifully preserved host the displays lovely rich old cabinet patina with an iridescent sheen that pops out when rotated in the light. This wholly original looking survivor boast great eye appeal and is sure to catch the attention of many collectors.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
KM-Not listed; Basso-56; PNM#6-136; PNM#16-304; PNM#21-Not listed; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-3-2-IV. 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 1832-Do RM/L Mexico Republic 8 Reales, clean date. A somewhat more available date for this sought-after mint, we have eight documented examples with three different crown varieties. The countermark is boldly applied to a beautifully preserved host the displays lovely rich old cabinet patina with an iridescent sheen that pops out when rotated in the light. This wholly original looking survivor boast great eye appeal and is sure to catch the attention of many collectors.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500