The Lissner Collection, Lot: 456. Estimate $150. Sold for $1000. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, État Français (Vichy). 1940-1944. AL Essai de 50 Centimes (18mm, 0.76 g, 6h). Paris mint; différents: cornucopia and wing. Lucien Bazor, engraver general. Régie des Monnaies, directors. Dated 1941. Guilloteau 5583; VG 426; Mazzard 2667; KM –. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 66. Gem brilliant uncirculated. Unpriced in KM. Very rare.