The Lissner Collection, Lot: 1645. Estimate $40000. Sold for $40000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ECUADOR, Republic. 1830-pres. Proof Pattern AR 8 Reales (36mm, ~25.00 g, 6h). Paris mint, though naming Quito. Dies by Barre. Dated 1862. Plain edge variety. KM Pn8. In NGC encapsulation graded PF 63 WINGS APPROVED. Superb brilliant Proof with moderate iridescent toning overall.The Empress of Richard’s Ecuadorian collection. An incredible rarity in superb condition. Two examples of this type are known with a plain edge, two with a reeeded edge.