1834,
PHILIPPINES. 8 Reales, ND (Decree of December 20, 1834, suppressed March 31, 1837 (By Decree of February 1, 1836)). NGC AU Details--Chopmarked.
KM-111; Basso-43; cf.PNM#6-97; cf.PNM#16-65; cf.Cacho-Type VII CS-001; Lopez-Chavez Yriarte-Type IV group B; Gil-Crown variety not listed (5-2-2). Type VI countermark crowned Y.II. within circle. On an 1762/1-MoMM Mexico "Pillar" 8 Reales. VERY RARE host coin. An identical crown variety countermark (5-2-2) appeared on an 1828-LIMAEJM Peru 2 Reales in our ANA auction August 16, 2011; Lot # 20619. Countermark well struck and slightly off center. Host coin with two chopmarks prior to the application of the countermark. Light even wear with dark attractive toning showing golden hues. Countermark EXTREMELY FINE, host coin
Pedigree: From the Ray Czahor Collection.
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