The Lissner Collection, Lot: 349. Estimate $4000. Sold for $12000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Premier Empire. Napoléon I. 1804-1814. AR 2 Francs à la tête de nègre (26mm, 10.04 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: signature/rooster. Pierre-Joseph Tiolier, engraver general. Ch.-Pierre de l’Espine, director. Dated 1807 A. VG 499; KM 683. In NGC encapsulation graded UNC DETAILS/Surface Hairlines. Choice toned with beautiful prooflike surfaces. Full multicolored luster. Despite a few hairlines, this fantastic coin will surely find a great home.