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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC EF-40, Countermark: XF Strong.
KM-129; Basso-56; PNM#6-144; PNM#16-319; PNM#21-VIII-130; Cacho-IX-CS-060; 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 1833-Go MJ Mexico republic 8 Reales; Straight "J" with three periods ":." after date variety. One of the more abundant dates for this mint, we have 20 examples documented with five crown varieties. The countermark is deeply applied with good definition of the details and clear diagnostics on a nicely preserved host. Light attractive mottled gray tone on the high points and exposed areas with richer coloration amongst the devices offering much originality and a pleasing appearance.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
KM-129; Basso-56; PNM#6-144; PNM#16-319; PNM#21-VIII-130; Cacho-IX-CS-060; 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 1833-Go MJ Mexico republic 8 Reales; Straight "J" with three periods ":." after date variety. One of the more abundant dates for this mint, we have 20 examples documented with five crown varieties. The countermark is deeply applied with good definition of the details and clear diagnostics on a nicely preserved host. Light attractive mottled gray tone on the high points and exposed areas with richer coloration amongst the devices offering much originality and a pleasing appearance.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500