The Lissner Collection, Lot: 451. Estimate $500. Sold for $4250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Troisième République. 1870-1940. AV 20 Francs (21mm, 6.45 g, 6h). Genus type. Paris mint; différents: bee and anchor. Désiré-Albert Barre, engraver general. Renouard de Bussière, director. Dated 1871 A. VG 1063; KM 825; Friedberg 592. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 67 Star WINGS APPROVED. Superb gem BU with full luster and perfect fields. Highest graded business strike for type.