The Lissner Collection, Lot: 342. Estimate $200. Sold for $800. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Premier Empire. Napoléon I. 1804-1814. AR Demi franc à la tête de nègre laurée (18mm, 2.50 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: signature/rooster. Pierre-Joseph Tiolier, engraver general. Ch.-Pierre de l’Espine, director. Dated 1808 A. VG 398; KM 680.1. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65 WINGS APPROVED. Gem toned very lustrous uncirculated. Very satiny surfaces. Highest graded for the date and only one for the type.