The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1552. Estimate $400. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

COSTA RICA, República de Costa Rica. 1848-pres. AR 1/16 Peso (14mm, 1.61 g, 7h). San José mint. Juan Barth, assayer. Dated 1850 JB. KM 101; Y 5. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 64. Very choice original patina over very white surfaces with substantial luster. Highest ever graded for the date and none higher for type.