| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43389 Price realized: 12,000 USD (Approx. 11,292 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 (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS EF-40; Countermark: EF Details. KM-136; Basso-56; PNM#6-161; PNM#16-351; PNM#21-VIII-151; Cacho-IX-CS-021; 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 1822-LIMA JP Peru Republic "Libre" 8 Reales, long tassels variety (KM-136). This popular two-year host type exhibits a bold deeply applied countermark on a nicely preserved and very attractive host. The surfaces displays a pleasing gray patina with a slight iridescent sheen and minor earthen deposits amongst the devices adding to its originality. Estimate: $10000 - $15000 |  |
