| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43385 Price realized: 7,750 USD (Approx. 7,293 EUR) Note: Prices do not include buyer's fees. | Show similar lots on CoinArchives Find similar lots in upcoming auctions on  |
| Lot description: PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Peru. 8 Reales, ND (1833-34). Manila Mint. Ferdinand VII. PCGS EF-45; Countermark: EF Details. KM-84; Basso-55; PNM#6-Unlisted; PNM#16-164; PNM#21-VI-126; Cacho-VIII-CS-017; Gil-5-4-1-C. Issued by decree of 2 October 1832, commencing 5 October 1832 until 20 December 1834. Countermark: Type V, crowned F.7.0 with circular indent. Applied to the obverse of an 1833-CUZCO BoAr Peru Republic 8 Reales (KM-142.4). This beautifully preserved example boasts a boldly applied countermark to a nicely preserved host with remaining luster in the protected areas. Attractive pervasive slate patina with areas of lighter coloration on the high points adding to its pleasing appearance. An ever popular host from this series that is tough to locate in this high state of preservation and should be considered VERY RARE and highly desirable. Estimate: $3000 - $5000 |  |
