The Lissner Collection, Lot: 147. Estimate $10000. Sold for $27500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

CRETE, Cretan State. Prince George of Greece. High Commissioner, 1898-1906. AR 5 Drachmai (37mm, 25.01 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: cornucopia and torch. Henri-Auguste Patey, engraver general. Régie des Monnaies, directors. Dated 1901. KM 9. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 64 WINGS APPROVED. Superb choice uncirculated with beautiful iridescent toning over muted prooflike lustrous surfaces. Highest ever graded and probably finest known example.