PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS VF-20; Countermark: VF Details.

KM-127; Basso-56; PNM#6-118; PNM#16-254; PNM#21-VIII-73; Cacho-IX-CS-071; 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 1823-Mo JM Mexico 8 Reales of the Empire of Iturbide, fifth bust type. Occasionally appearing on the market this very SCARCE and highly desirable type is coveted by collectors. For this date we have 17 documents examples, with only seven bearing the 5-4-1-II crown variety. The countermark is boldly applied to moderately worn and attractively toned host. The countermark exhibits some minor degradation, several small die cracks, offering interesting diagnostics for this punch. This wholesome looking example is pleasing to the eye and is sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters.