PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Peru. 8 Reales, ND (1832-34). Manila Mint. Ferdinand VII. PCGS VF-35; Countermark EF Details.
KM-83; Basso-55; PNM#6-72; PNM#16-163; PNM#21-VI-125; Cacho-VIII-CS-029; Gil-5-4-1-C. Type V Countermark, crowned F.7.0 within circular indent. Issued by decree of 2 October 1832, commencing 5 October 1832 until 20 December 1834. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1833-LIMA MM Peru Republic 8 Reales. Light to moderate circulation has barely hindered examination of design elements, while fields are blanketed in attractive mauve-gray cabinet tone. With the legend accented be charcoal patina, this original and attractive example portrays excellent detail across both the countermark and host.
Estimate: $300 - $500