The Lissner Collection, Lot: 439. Estimate $750. Sold for $4500. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Le Gouvernement de la Défense Nationale. 1870-1871. AR 5 Francs (37mm, 24.99 g, 6h). Bordeaux mint; différents: cross crosslet and M in star. Charles Marchais, engraver general. Henri A. Delbecque, director. Dated 1870 K. VG 742; KM 818.2. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66 WINGS APPROVED. Gem light violet toned brilliant uncirculated. Struck just this year and mint. Highest ever graded for type and date.