The Lissner Collection, Lot: 452. Estimate $2000. Sold for $4000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Troisième République. 1870-1940. AV 50 Francs (27mm, 16.14 g, 6h). Genus type. Paris mint; différents: cornucopia and torch. Henri-Auguste Patey, engraver general. Régie des Monnaies, directors. Dated 1904 A. VG 1113; KM 831; Friedberg 591. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 64. Choice brilliant uncirculated with just a hint of orange peel patina. Highest graded business strike for type for the Angel 50 Francs series. Only three graded in MS 65 for the entire five year type.