The Lissner Collection, Lot: 322. Estimate $1500. Sold for $4500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Premier République. Directoire. 1795-1799. AR 5 Francs (38mm, 24.91 g, 6h). Bordeaux mint; différents: Artemis and lamp. Augustin Dupré, engraver general. Laurent-Baptiste Lhoste, director. Dated L’An 7 K (AD 1798/9). VG 563; KM 639.5. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 63. Superbly toned choice uncirculated. Fantastic radiant multicolored patina. Wonderful early “Hercules” 5 Franc of the New Republic.