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PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS Genuine--Cleaned, AU Details, Countermark: UNC Details.
KM-129; Basso-56; PNM#6-128; PNM#16-282; PNM#21-VIII-99; Cacho-IX-CS-056; 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 1829-Go MJ Mexico Republic 8 Reales; Die Style of 1828-29. One of the more available mints for the Y.II. countermark, some of the earlier dates are seen with less frequency. For this date with have nine recorded examples. The countermark is bold, well-formed and clear on a nicely preserved host displaying light attractive mottled patina. Close inspection reveals evidence of a past cleaning now subdued by the attractive tone. Despite its shortcomings a handsome example of the date that offers a pleasing appearance and is far nicer than normally encountered from this series.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500
KM-129; Basso-56; PNM#6-128; PNM#16-282; PNM#21-VIII-99; Cacho-IX-CS-056; 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 1829-Go MJ Mexico Republic 8 Reales; Die Style of 1828-29. One of the more available mints for the Y.II. countermark, some of the earlier dates are seen with less frequency. For this date with have nine recorded examples. The countermark is bold, well-formed and clear on a nicely preserved host displaying light attractive mottled patina. Close inspection reveals evidence of a past cleaning now subdued by the attractive tone. Despite its shortcomings a handsome example of the date that offers a pleasing appearance and is far nicer than normally encountered from this series.
Estimate: $1000 - $1500