PHILIPPINES. Sampaloc Barrilla, 1737. Philip V. VERY FINE.
Bayani-pg. 36. Weight: 25.00 gms. Obverse: Castle flanked by upright lions; Reverse: Raised ".1737." within rectangle indent. Primarily consisting of Lead (Pb) 91.64% and Iron (Fe) 6.05%, this piece also contains trace amounts of Zinc (Zn), Copper (Cu), Platinum (Pt), Gallium (Ga) and Titanium (Ti). These metallurgical readings are similar to other known examples of different dates. An interesting and seldom encountered early Philippines issue.

Estimate: $300.00- $500.00