Lima, Peru, 1/4 real, 1842, encapsulated NGC MS 62, finest known in NGC census. KM-143.1. 0.6 gram. Typical variety for this year with 2 of date separated at bottom and appearing like a 9, rich rainbow toning over muted luster, no marks or wear, slightly crude rims due to centering, top specimen at NGC by three grades. NGC #2713812-015. Acquired through Bill Christensen in 1973 and reportedly from an Eastern European bank collection known to have contained specimens from the Fonrobert collection. (Estimate: $150 - 225)