The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1537. Estimate $2000. Sold for $4500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

COSTA RICA, Central American Republic. Issued under the República de Costa Rica. 1823-1839. AV Escudo (19mm, 3.10 g, 12h). San José mint. Juan Barth, assayer. Dated 1849 CR JB. KM 14; Friedberg 4. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 63 WINGS APPROVED. Full ceiba tree. Choice brilliant uncirculated with full luster and sharp strike. Highest ever graded for the date and extremely rare so choice.