The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1630. Estimate $400. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ECUADOR, Republic. 1830-pres. AR Real (20mm, 4.17 g, 6h). Quito mint. Miguel Vergara, assayer. Dated 1839 MV. KM 17; Y 3. In NGC encapsulation graded AU 58. Just a hint of toning over well struck surfaces and a touch of rub on the high points. Needless to say, this is the highest ever graded specimen, with the other two graded specimens in Fine and VF.