The Lissner Collection, Lot: 310. Estimate $2000. Sold for $5000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Royal. Louis XVI. 1774–1793. AR Demi-écu – 3 Livres (33mm, 14.72 g, 6h). Constitutional issue. Paris mint; différents: leopard/lyre. François Bernier, engraver. Alexandre-Louis Röettiers de Montaleau, director. Dually dated 1792 A and L’An 4, 2nd semester. Duplessy 1719; Ciani 2240; VG 43; KM 613.3. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65 WINGS APPROVED. Gem original toned uncirculated with superb multicolored patina and fully lustrous. The highest graded Demi-écu of the 18th century, none higher or equal. A coin to take your breath away.