The Lissner Collection, Lot: 2170. Estimate $750. Sold for $16000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

VENEZUELA, Republic. 1830-present. Specimen AR 10 Centavos (18mm, 2.51 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: bee and anchor. Désiré-Albert Barre, engraver general. Renouard de Bussière, director. Dated 1874 A. KM (Y) 13. In NGC encapsulation graded SP 65 WINGS APPROVED. Lightly toned gem proof with beautiful iridescent patina. Three graded and of the three this is the highest. Extremely rare.