The Lissner Collection, Lot: 337. Estimate $750. Sold for $1700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Premier Empire. Napoléon I. 1804-1814. AR Quart franc à la tête de nègre (15mm, 1.24 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: signature/rooster. Pierre-Joseph Tiolier, engraver general. Ch.-Pierre de l’Espine, director. Dated 1807 A. VG 348; KM 677. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66 WINGS APPROVED. Gem prooflike iridescent deeply toned uncirculated. Extremely rare and highest ever graded for the type.