PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Peru. 8 Reales, ND (1833-34). Manila Mint. Ferdinand VII. NGC EF Details--Cleaned; Countermark: AU Strong. KM-83; Basso-41; PNM#6-70; PNM#16-161; Cacho-Type VIII CS-027; Gil-Crown variety 5-4-1-C. Type V Countermark, crowned F.7.0 within circular indent. Issued by decree of 2 October 1832, commencing 5 October 1832 until 20 December 1834. Countermark applied to the obverse of a 1833-LIMA MM Peru Republic 8 Reales. A slightly uneven but boldly applied countermark on a typical Peruvian 8 Reales piece. While the host coin exhibits a fair bit of cleaning along with a few planchet flaws, the countermark retains most of its originality. A pleasing example with argent lightly toned surfaces. From the David Sterling Collection.
