The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1575. Estimate $500. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

COSTA RICA, República de Costa Rica. 1848-pres. AR 50 Centimos (28mm, 10.01 g, 6h). Philadelphia or San José mint. Jesus Cubrero Vargas, assayer. Dated 1903 JCV. KM 143; Y 41. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65. Gem prooflike uncirculated with wonderful iridescent patina. A truly wonderful coin. Incredibly rare so choice.