Quito, Ecuador, 1/4 real, 1843/2MV, encapsulated NGC MS 62, very rare, finest known in NGC census, ex-Lissner. KM-26. Very deeply rainbow toned, bold strike but rims crude (as made), desirable grade (highest by four grades among only six in NGC census) and pedigree. Pedigreed to the Lissner collection (St. James's / CNG / Teller, August 2014).
Estimate: $2000