The Lissner Collection, Lot: 450. Estimate $250. Sold for $700. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Troisième République. 1870-1940. AV 10 Francs (19mm, 3.23 g, 6h). Ceres type. Paris mint; différents: cornucopia and fasces. Jean Lagrange, engraver general. Régie des Monnaies, directors. Dated 1896 A. VG 1016; KM 830; Friedberg 594. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65 WINGS APPROVED. Gem faintly toned lustrous brilliant uncirculated. Highest ever graded for date and very rare this nice.