The Lissner Collection, Lot: 827. Estimate $3000. Sold for $6500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ROMANIA, Principality. Carol I. As Domnitor, 1866-1881. AR 5 Lei (36mm, 24.98 g, 7h). Bucharest mint; privy mark: wheat ear. Dated 1880 B. Name near bust. KM 12. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65. Superb gem moderately toned uncirculated. Fantastic original over satin surfaces. Highest ever graded for this date.