The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1622. Estimate $750. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ECUADOR, Republic. 1830-pres. AR 1/4 Real (14mm, 12.44 g, 12h). Quito mint. Miguel Vergara, assayer. Dated 1843 MV. Without V on mountain and vertical axis. KM 26; Y 1. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 62. Deeply toned nice uncirculated specimen with just a hint of luster peeking through the deep patina. Highest ever graded for this date and quite scarce for type.