The Lissner Collection, Lot: 436. Estimate $75. Sold for $550. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Le Gouvernement de la Défense Nationale. 1870-1871. AR Franc (22mm, 5.02 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: bee and anchor. Désiré-Albert Barre, engraver general. Renouard de Bussière, director. Dated 1871 A. Large A variety. VG 465; KM 822.1. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66. Gem violet gray patina overall. Highest ever graded for the date and variety.