The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1545. Estimate $300. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

COSTA RICA, República de Costa Rica. 1848-pres. AR Real (19mm, 2.93 g, 12h). San José mint. Juan Barth, assayer. Dated 1849 JB. KM 66; Y 4. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 62. Nicely toned with much silver surface appearing. Highest ever graded for the type and date. Very rare in Mint State.