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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 VF-30, C/M - XF Details.
KM-129; Basso-56; PNM#6-131; PNM#16-290; PNM#21-VIII-105; Cacho-IX-CS-057; Gil-5-4-2. 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 1830-Go MJ Mexico republic 8 Reales; Die style of 1829-30, straight "J" variety. A more abundant date as a host for this issue, we have 13 documented examples with four different crown varieties. The countermark is boldly applied with good definition of the details on a nicely preserved host. The surfaces are smooth displaying lovely rich patina with iridescent highlights in the protected areas adding to its pleasing appearance and originality.
Estimate: $400 - $600
KM-129; Basso-56; PNM#6-131; PNM#16-290; PNM#21-VIII-105; Cacho-IX-CS-057; Gil-5-4-2. 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 1830-Go MJ Mexico republic 8 Reales; Die style of 1829-30, straight "J" variety. A more abundant date as a host for this issue, we have 13 documented examples with four different crown varieties. The countermark is boldly applied with good definition of the details on a nicely preserved host. The surfaces are smooth displaying lovely rich patina with iridescent highlights in the protected areas adding to its pleasing appearance and originality.
Estimate: $400 - $600