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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS VF-30; C/M - XF Details.
KM-Not listed; Basso-56; PNM#6-132; PNM#16-294; PNM#21-VIII-109; Cacho-Not listed; 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 1831-Do RM Mexico republic 8 Reales. A SCRACE date from this popular and sought-after mint. We have only the two recorded examples documented. The countermark is boldly applied, though small portions of the crown are obscured, on a nicely preserved host. The surfaces are smooth and display attractive mottled gray patina with areas of richer coloration amongst the devices.
Estimate: $600 - $800
KM-Not listed; Basso-56; PNM#6-132; PNM#16-294; PNM#21-VIII-109; Cacho-Not listed; 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 1831-Do RM Mexico republic 8 Reales. A SCRACE date from this popular and sought-after mint. We have only the two recorded examples documented. The countermark is boldly applied, though small portions of the crown are obscured, on a nicely preserved host. The surfaces are smooth and display attractive mottled gray patina with areas of richer coloration amongst the devices.
Estimate: $600 - $800