The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1557. Estimate $300. Sold for $750. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

COSTA RICA, República de Costa Rica. 1848-pres. AR 5 Centavos (14mm, 1.24 g, 6h). San José mint. Guillermo Witting, assayer. Dated 1875 GW. KM 110; Y 9. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 62. Choice lustrous prooflike fields with beautiful iridescent hues of amber and blue. Highest graded for date and type, and we feel it has claims to an even higher grade.