The Lissner Collection, Lot: 132. Estimate $750. Sold for $6000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

COLONIAL AFRICA, British. British East Africa (Mombasa). East Africa Company. 1888-1895. Specimen AR Rupee (30mm, 11.68 g, 6h). Heaton (Birmingham) mint. Dated 1888 H. KM 5. In NGC encapsulation graded SP 67 WINGS APPROVED. Unbelievable violet toned gem with full proof surface. Highest ever graded. Really a wonder coin.