Philippines 1728 barillo
This specimen was lot 1357 in Stacks-Bowers NYINC sale (New York, January 2015), where it sold for $2,585. The catalog description[1] noted, "PHILIPPINES. Barrilla, 1728. Manila Mint. Cast uniface Barilla with arms of Manila stamped in center. VERY RARE. According to the Central Bank of the Philippines Quarterly Vol. II #1, this type was unknown until 1948, when the first specimen was found in the ruins of an old building in St. Tomas. Typical crude manufacture. Neither NGC or PCGS will certify this type (NGC-ineligible type; PCGS-Authenticity unverifiable). However, we are confident of the authenticity of this specimen. A fascinating piece with a rich history. Attractive." Spanish authorities would not grant the Philippines a mint in the eighteenth century but that did not stop the locals from making several attempts to produce patterns. More extensive issues would be made after 1766 but all are crude.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: bronze.
Catalog reference: Basso-1, KM Pn2.
- Michael, Thomas, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1701-1800, 7th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2016.
- Ganzon de Legarda, Angelita, Piloncitos to Pesos, A Brief History of Coinage in the Philippines, Manila: Bancom Development Corporation, 1976.
- Basso, Aldo P., Coins, Medals and Tokens of the Philippines, Menlo Park, CA: 1968.* [1]Ponterio, Richard, The January 2015 NYINC Auction: Ancient Coins, World Coins & Paper Money, Featuring the John W. Adams and Ray Czabor Collections, Irvine, CA: Stack's Bowers LLC, 2014.
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