PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Peru. 8 Reales, ND (1832-34). Manila Mint. Ferdinand VII. PCGS Genuine--Corrosion Removed, VF Details; Countermark: VF Details.
KM-83; Basso-55; PNM#6-70; PNM#16-161; PNM#21-VI-123; Cacho-VIII-CS-027; Gil-5-4-*-A. 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 1832-LIMA JM Peru Republic 8 Reales. Among the more abundant countermark and host combinations, this Very Fine example shows ample detail despite some roughness in the upper portion of the reverse. However, the sub-variety with one dot in the center of the crown is SCARCE and considered by experts to be the very first punch type.
Estimate: $150 - $300