The Lissner Collection, Lot: 317. Estimate $400. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Premier République. Directoire. 1795-1799. CU Centime (27mm, 10.8 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: Artemis and rooster. Augustin Dupré, engraver general. Ch.-Pierre de l’Espine, director. Dated L’An 7 A (AD 1798/9). VG 76; KM 640.1. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65 BN. Milk chocolate patina with just a hint of red luster. Highest graded for the date and type (two specimens). Extremely rare grade.