PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Colombia. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC EF-45, Countermark: XF Weak.
KM-109; Basso-56; PNM#6-217; PNM#16-199; PNM#21-VIII-28; Cacho-IX-CS-006; Gil-5-4-3-III. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. within circle. Issued by decree of 20 December 1834, suppressed 31 March 1837 (By Decree of 1 February 1836). Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1835-Ba RS Colombia Republic 8 Reales. This ever-popular host appears on the market with some frequency and can be obtained in various states of preservation. For this date, we have more than 50 pieces documented. The countermarked is bold with clear diagnostics of the punch to moderately worn host that displays rich attractive gray patina.
Price realized | 2'600 USD |
Starting price | 1'200 USD |