Philippines 1828 c/s 8 reales KM-21
This specimen was lot 73024 in Stack's Bowers Collector's Choice sale (Costa Mesa, CA, May 2023), where it sold for $1,920. The catalog description[1] noted, "PHILIPPINES. Philippines - Mexico. 8 Reales, 1828. Manila Mint. Ferdinand VII. PCGS Genuine--Mount Removed, Fine Details. Type I Manila overstrike, with serrated borders and reverse legend. Overstruck on an uncertain Mexico 8 Reales. "MANILA" and date almost obliterated from wear; Reverse: Crowned coat-of-arms only slightly more visible, along with portions of legend around." The authorities in Manila used this counterstamp for a brief period in 1828 to validate incoming pesos for circulation in the Philippines. This does not seem to have been a success so a simple "F-7o" was used after 1832. The SCWC lists thirteen different types receiving this counterstamp with none known on minors.
Recorded mintage: unknown.
Specification: host coin: 27.07 g, 0.903 fine silver.
Catalog reference: KM-21; Basso-35.
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- Michael, Thomas, and Tracy L. Schmidt, Standard Catalog of World Coins, 1801-1900, 9th ed., Iola, WI: Krause Publications, 2019.
- [1]Orsini, Matt, Kyle Ponterio and Jeremy Bostwick, May 2023 World Collectors Choice Online Auction, Featuring the Richard Elliott Collection of Hooknecks, Costa Mesa, CA: Stack's Bowers Galleries, Inc., 2023.
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