| Stack's Bowers Galleries (& Ponterio) > April 2024 Hong Kong Auction | Auction date: 15 April 2024 |
| Lot number: 43390 Price realized: 28,000 USD (Approx. 26,348 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 - Mexico. 2 Reales, ND (ca. 1834-37). Manila Mint. Isabel II. PCGS VF-25; Countermark: VF Details. KM-88; Basso-56; PNM#6-Unlisted; PNM#16-Unlisted; PNM#21-Unlisted; Cacho-Unlisted; Gil-5-4-1-I. Issued by decree of 14 December 1835, suppressed 31 March 1837, by Decree of 1 February 1836. Countermark: Type VI, crowned Y.II. within circle. Applied to the obverse of a 1828-Zs AO Mexico Republic 2 Reales (KM-374.12). A VERY RARE date for the issue, this is the only example we have recorded for this date from this mint. The countermark is somewhat uneven on a moderately worn host with a pleasing gray patina. An attractive example of this highly sought after denomination from the series sure to be a welcome addition to the next collection it enters. Estimate: $7000 - $10000 |  |
