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September 2021 Hong Kong Auction 2-7 Oct 2021
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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Bolivia. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, VF Details, C/M - VF Details.
KM-100; Basso-56; PNM#6-189; PNM#16-182; PNM#21-VIII-14; 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-PTS JL Bolivia Republic 8 Soles. One of the more available dates from this mint, for these assayer's letters we have eight documented examples with two different crown varieties. The countermark is deeply impressed and bold on a nicely preserved example displaying rich mottled gray patina with areas of richer coloration amongst the devices. Close inspection reveals evidence of being cleaned, now toned over and attractive. Despite its shortcomings this handsome survivor is pleasing to the eye sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
Estimate: $200 - $300
KM-100; Basso-56; PNM#6-189; PNM#16-182; PNM#21-VIII-14; 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-PTS JL Bolivia Republic 8 Soles. One of the more available dates from this mint, for these assayer's letters we have eight documented examples with two different crown varieties. The countermark is deeply impressed and bold on a nicely preserved example displaying rich mottled gray patina with areas of richer coloration amongst the devices. Close inspection reveals evidence of being cleaned, now toned over and attractive. Despite its shortcomings this handsome survivor is pleasing to the eye sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
Estimate: $200 - $300