The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1536. Estimate $750. Sold for $2750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

COSTA RICA, Central American Republic. Issued under the República de Costa Rica. 1823-1839. AV 1/2 Escudo (14mm, 1.60 g, 12h). San José mint. Juan Barth, assayer. Dated 1848 CR JB. KM 13.1; Cr 6. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 64. A virtual gem BU with full tree and very choice lustrous surfaces. Highest graded. A stunner.