The Lissner Collection, Lot: 345. Estimate $2500. Sold for $5100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Premier Empire. Napoléon I. 1804-1814. AR Franc à la tête de nègre (22mm, 5.05 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: signature/rooster. Pierre-Joseph Tiolier, engraver general. Ch.-Pierre de l’Espine, director. Dated 1807 A. VG 445; KM 681. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65. Gem toned iridescent uncirculated. Rare in this grade and finest graded by four points.