The Lissner Collection, Lot: 2139. Estimate $750. Sold for $2250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

URUGUAY, Republic. 1830-present. CU 40 Centesimos (39mm, 37.87 g, 6h). Montevideo mint. Dated 1844. Male sun face. KM 3; Y 3. In NGC encapsulation graded AU 58 BN. Moderately toned brown with hints of red. Extremely rare type and high grade for this issue.