The Lissner Collection, Lot: 578. Estimate $750. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Regno d'Italia. Umberto I. 1878-1900. AR 50 Centesimi (18mm, 2.48 g, 6h). Rome mint. Dated 1889 R. KM 26; Mont 55. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66 WINGS APPROVED. Gem prooflike UNC with beautiful iridescent patina. Thought by both the collector and this cataloger to be a proof. Rare two year type.