The Lissner Collection, Lot: 643. Estimate $4000. Sold for $8500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

MALAY ARCHIPELAGO, Colonial. Deutsch-Neuguinea (German New Guinea). 1884-1919. AR 5 Mark (37mm, 27.75 g, 12h). Berlin mint. 1894 A. KM 7. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65 WINGS APPROVED. Superb brilliant uncirculated with lovely iridescence, and in the right light has a rainbow effect. Only one graded higher. This is considered one of the most beautiful and desirable coins by collectors.