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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, VF Details, C/M - VF Details.
KM-Not listed; Basso-56; PNM#6-Not listed; PNM#16-291; PNM#21-VIII-106; Cacho-IX-CS-80; Gil-5-4-3-III. 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-Mo JM Mexico Republic 8 Reales. One of the more abundant dates from this mint, we have seven examples documented with two different crown varieties. The countermark boldly applied to a moderately worn host displaying light attractive mottled gray patina with a slight iridescent sheen. Close inspection reveals evidence of a past cleaning, now slightly subdued and pleasant. Despite its shortcomings this handsome example offers a pleasing appearance sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
Estimate: $200 - $400
KM-Not listed; Basso-56; PNM#6-Not listed; PNM#16-291; PNM#21-VIII-106; Cacho-IX-CS-80; Gil-5-4-3-III. 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-Mo JM Mexico Republic 8 Reales. One of the more abundant dates from this mint, we have seven examples documented with two different crown varieties. The countermark boldly applied to a moderately worn host displaying light attractive mottled gray patina with a slight iridescent sheen. Close inspection reveals evidence of a past cleaning, now slightly subdued and pleasant. Despite its shortcomings this handsome example offers a pleasing appearance sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.
Estimate: $200 - $400