PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Bolivia. 8 Reales, ND (1832-34). Manila Mint. Ferdinand VII. PCGS VF-20. Countermark: VF Details. KM-51; Basso-55. Issued by decree of 2 October 1832, commencing 5 October 1832 until 20 December 1834. Countermark: Type V, crowned F.7.0 within circular indent. Applied to the obverse of a 1832-PTS JL Bolivia 8 Soles (KM-97). This piece displays an even gray patina and detail commensurate with its grade. The countermark, though worn, is strongly punched, though some weakness is noted in the right-side pearls of the crown. The planchet lamination can be seen just right of the bust, extending leftward into the bust itself.
