The Lissner Collection, Lot: 350. Estimate $750. Sold for $1100. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Premier Empire. Napoléon I. 1804-1814. AR 2 Francs à la tête de nègre laurée (26mm, 9.94 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: signature/rooster. Pierre-Joseph Tiolier, engraver general. Ch.-Pierre de l’Espine, director. Dated 1808 A. VG 500; KM 684.1. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 62. Choice very prooflike and has fantastic multicolored patina of blue, amber, and green. One of the most beautiful coins in the collection.