Stack's Bowers & Ponterio
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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Colombia. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS Genuine--Polished, EF Details; Countermark: AU Details.
KM-109; Basso-43; Gil Crown Variety-Unlisted (5-2-2). Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle applied to the obverse of an 1835-Ba RS Colombia 8 Reales. Issued by decree of 20 December 1834, suppressed 31 March 1837, by decree of 1 February 1836. Though fields show significant artificial brightness, a well-punched countermark demonstrates bold detail. Some slight amber retone has begun to creep in from the rims. Despite its shortcomings, this piece remains a solid representation of the combination.
Estimate: $500 - $750
KM-109; Basso-43; Gil Crown Variety-Unlisted (5-2-2). Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle applied to the obverse of an 1835-Ba RS Colombia 8 Reales. Issued by decree of 20 December 1834, suppressed 31 March 1837, by decree of 1 February 1836. Though fields show significant artificial brightness, a well-punched countermark demonstrates bold detail. Some slight amber retone has begun to creep in from the rims. Despite its shortcomings, this piece remains a solid representation of the combination.
Estimate: $500 - $750