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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Ferdinand VII. NGC VF Details--Chopmarked.
KM-63; Basso-55; PNM#6-Not listed; PNM#16-Not listed; PNM#21-Not listed; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-4-1-C. Type V Countermark, crowned F.7.0 within circle. Issued by decree of 2 October 1832, commencing 5 October 1832 until 20 December 1834. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1808-Mo TH Mexico armored bust 8 Reales of Ferdinand VII. A surprisingly VERY RARE host and the only example we have recorded of the date for this bust type. The countermark is slightly uneven, but with all pertinent details present for attribution to a moderately chopped, both pre and post countemark application, host displaying rich gray patina with minor earthen deposits in the protected areas. A variety of small and medium sized chops are noticed indicating prolonged circulation of this piece adding a bit of character to this charming piece. A real treat for the specialist destined for an advanced collection.
KM-63; Basso-55; PNM#6-Not listed; PNM#16-Not listed; PNM#21-Not listed; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-4-1-C. Type V Countermark, crowned F.7.0 within circle. Issued by decree of 2 October 1832, commencing 5 October 1832 until 20 December 1834. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1808-Mo TH Mexico armored bust 8 Reales of Ferdinand VII. A surprisingly VERY RARE host and the only example we have recorded of the date for this bust type. The countermark is slightly uneven, but with all pertinent details present for attribution to a moderately chopped, both pre and post countemark application, host displaying rich gray patina with minor earthen deposits in the protected areas. A variety of small and medium sized chops are noticed indicating prolonged circulation of this piece adding a bit of character to this charming piece. A real treat for the specialist destined for an advanced collection.
The armored bust issues of the Ferdinand VII began in 1808 and can best be described as a transitional date and are more SCARCE than the same date of Charles IV. This design was used until 1811 when the proper portrait of the monarch was received from Spain and utilized during the duration of the War for Independence. It is also of special note that we have only one example documented for the 1808-Mo TH of Charles IV.
Estimate: $1500 - $2500