Watch List notes:

Costa Rica, 1/2 real, "lion" countermark (Type VI, 1849-57) on a Costa Rica (Central American Republic) 1/2 real 1849JB, encapsulated NGC AU 53, ex-Fred Mayer (stated on label). KM-68. Lustrous and choice (both host and countermark), lightly rainbow toned, the sunrays inevitably flat but overall not cupped like most. NGC #4687761-009. Pedigreed to the Fred Mayer collection.

Estimate: $150-225