The Lissner Collection, Lot: 2174. Estimate $750. Sold for $1600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

VENEZUELA, Republic. 1830-present. AV 5 Venezolanos – 25 Bolivares (21mm, 8.05 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: bee and anchor. Désiré-Albert Barre, engraver general. Renouard de Bussière, director. Dated 1875 A. KM (Y) 17; Friedberg 4. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 62. Reverse is gem and the obverse has a tiny bit of friction. Only three coins graded higher and this coin has claims to a higher grade.