The Lissner Collection, Lot: 607. Estimate $2500. Sold for $4500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Regno d'Italia. Vittorio Emanuele III. 1900-1946. AR 20 Lire (35mm, 20.04 g, 6h). Commemorating the conquest of Ethiopia. Rome mint. Dually dated year 14 of the Fascist Era and 1936 R. KM 81; Mont 78. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 64 WINGS APPROVED. Brilliant uncirculated with just a hint of very faint patina. Only one graded higher. Richard paid a grand total of $70 for this coin.