The Lissner Collection, Lot: 52. Estimate $150. Sold for $3000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

BULGARIA, Principality. Aleksandar of Battenberg. 1879-1886. Specimen Æ 5 Stotinki (25mm, 4.96 g, 6h). Heaton (Birmingham) mint. Dated 1881. KM 2; Y 2. In NGC encapsulation graded SP 65 RB WINGS APPROVED. A gem proof and full red surfaces with just a hint of toning. A fabulous coin and the only specimen ever graded. Worthy of the finest collection.