The Lissner Collection, Lot: 316. Estimate $100. Sold for $950. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Premier République. Directoire. 1795-1799. CU Centime (18mm, 2.21 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: Artemis and rooster. Augustin Dupré, engraver general. Ch.-Pierre de l’Espine, director. Dated L’An 6 A (AD 1797/8). VG 76; KM 646. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65 BN. Deep brown with strong hints of red luster. Very choice for type and highest ever graded for the date.