The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1576. Estimate $1000. Sold for $2000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

COSTA RICA, República de Costa Rica. 1848-pres. AV 20 Colones (26mm, 15.61 g, 6h). San José mint. Dated 1897. KM 141; Friedberg 19; Y 38. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 64. Very choice lustrous brilliant uncirculated. Highest ever graded for this date, the first year of issue for this three year type. This is an extremely popular series.