PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Guatemala. 8 Reales, ND (1834-37). PCGS EF-45 Gold Shield; Countermark: AU Details.KM-106.1; Basso-43; PNM#6-199; PNM#16-60; PNM#21-35; Cacho-Type IX CS-011; Gil-Crown variety 5-4-1-II. Type VI Countermark, crowned Y.II. with circle. Issued by decree of 20 December 1834, suppressed 31 March 1837, by decree of 1 February 1836. On an 1826-NG M Guatemala (Central American Republic) 8 Reales. strongSCARCE/strong host coin. Countermark applied to the obverse and slightly uneven. An attractive example of this popular type with lovely light grey tone highlighted by a mottled soft rose and blue blue sheen.From the Kyle Ponterio Collection.
