The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1138. Estimate $1000. Sold for $1800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ZANZIBAR, Sultanate. Barghash bin Said Al-Busaid. AH 1287-1305 / AD 1870-1888. AR Riyal (38mm, 27.22 g, 6h). Brussels mint. Dated AH 1299 (AD 1881/2). KM 4; Davenport 89. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 63. Lightly toned over satin silver surfaces. One tiny toning spot in center of reverse. Only one graded higher in MS 65. Only crown for the country. One year type.