PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Peru. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. NGC VF Details--Cleaned; C/S: AU Standard.
KM-138.2; Basso-56; PNM#6-181; PNM#16-381; PNM#21-VIII-173; Cacho-Not listed; Gil-5-4-3-III. Issued by decree of 20 December 1834 and suppressed 31 March 1837 (by decree of 1 February 1836). Countermark: Type VI; crowned Y.II. within circular incuse. Applied to the obverse of a 1835-LIMAE MT Peru Republic 8 Reales (KM-138.2). Moderately worn and lightly toned, this handsome example displays even wear with a boldly applied countermark. Close inspection reveals evidence of a past cleaning now slightly subdued. Despite its shortcomings a charming and presentable example of the type.

Estimate: $200.00- $300.00