PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, ND (1832-4). Manila Mint. Ferdinand VII. NGC VF-25. KM-74; 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 circle. Applied to the obverse of a 1829-Do RL Mexico Republic 8 Reales. A lightly toned coin with moderate wear as befitting the grade. The countermark design elements are complete, though the recess is incomplete on its left side. The punch was tired at the time it was used to mark this coin as die chip is evident between the "F" and the "7".
