The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1539. Estimate $7500. Sold for $14000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

COSTA RICA, Central American Republic. 1823-1839. AV 4 Escudos (30mm, 13.62 g, 12h). San José mint. Dated 1837 CR E. KM 16; Cr 9; Friedberg 2. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 62. Very nice lustrous brilliant uncirculated with just a hint of orange patina. Only one specimen has ever been graded higher. A very scarce type, especially in this grade.