CNG 85, Lot: 1354. Estimate $750. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Troisième République. 1870-1940. AR 5 Francs (37mm, 24.99 g, 6h). Paris (Commune) mint. Dated 1871A. Hercules standing facing between personifications of Liberty standing slightly right, holding scepter surmounted by Phrygian cap and clasping hands with Equality standing slightly left, holding level / Denomination and date within oak and laurel wreath; trident and anchor privy marks below. VG 3797; KM 823. AU, toned. Very rare.

Ex Coin Galleries (16 August 1983), lot 420.