The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1550. Estimate $400. Sold for $2000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

COSTA RICA, República de Costa Rica. 1848-pres. AR Real (14mm, 2.46 g). Type IV counterstamp on a Central American Republic Real of the San Jose mint, dated 1846 JB. Struck 1846. KM 47; Y 47. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 63 WINGS APPROVED. Choice uncirculated with great luster and faint patina. Possibly the finest known specimen. Highest graded by nine grades.