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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS EF-40, C/M - AU Details.
KM-129; Basso-56; PNM#6-144; PNM#16-319; PNM#21-VIII-130; Cacho-IX-CS-060; 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 1833-Go MJ Mexico republic 8 Reales; Full "J" with three periods ":." after date variety. One of the more abundant dates for this mint, we have 20 examples documented with five crown varieties. The countermark is decently applied, but the crown is somewhat obscured, to a nicely preserved and attractive host. The surfaces are smooth displaying rich gray patina with an iridescent sheen that pops out when rotated in the light. This wholly original looking survivor is pleasing to the eye and sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
Estimate: $600 - $900
KM-129; Basso-56; PNM#6-144; PNM#16-319; PNM#21-VIII-130; Cacho-IX-CS-060; 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 1833-Go MJ Mexico republic 8 Reales; Full "J" with three periods ":." after date variety. One of the more abundant dates for this mint, we have 20 examples documented with five crown varieties. The countermark is decently applied, but the crown is somewhat obscured, to a nicely preserved and attractive host. The surfaces are smooth displaying rich gray patina with an iridescent sheen that pops out when rotated in the light. This wholly original looking survivor is pleasing to the eye and sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
Estimate: $600 - $900