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September 2021 Hong Kong Auction 2-7 Oct 2021
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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, VF Details, C/M - XF Details.
KM-129; Basso-56; PNM#6-131; PNM#16-290; PNM#21-VIII-105; Cacho-IX-CS-057; Gil-5-4-3-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-Go MJ Mexico republic 8 Reales; straight "J" variety. A more abundant date from this mint, we have 13 examples recorded with four different crown varieties. The countermark is boldly applied with a handsome moderately worn host coin displaying lovely rich mottled gray patina with areas of richer coloration in the protected areas. Close inspection reveals evidence of being cleaned long ago, now pleasantly toned. Despite its shortcomings this attractive survivor offer good eye appeal and much originality.
Estimate: $200 - $400
KM-129; Basso-56; PNM#6-131; PNM#16-290; PNM#21-VIII-105; Cacho-IX-CS-057; 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-Go MJ Mexico republic 8 Reales; straight "J" variety. A more abundant date from this mint, we have 13 examples recorded with four different crown varieties. The countermark is boldly applied with a handsome moderately worn host coin displaying lovely rich mottled gray patina with areas of richer coloration in the protected areas. Close inspection reveals evidence of being cleaned long ago, now pleasantly toned. Despite its shortcomings this attractive survivor offer good eye appeal and much originality.
Estimate: $200 - $400