The Lissner Collection, Lot: 89. Estimate $250. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CEYLON (SRI LANKA), Colonial. British. George III. 1760-1820. AR 48 Stivers (19mm, 8.81 g, 6h). Hammered coinage. Colombo mint. Dated 1805. KM 77; Cr 32. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65 WINGS APPROVED. A gem UNC with very light patina. Probably the finest known specimen. Highest graded of the denomination. Worthy of the best collection.