379, Lot: 491. Estimate $200. Sold for $130. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Premier République. Consulat. temp. Napoléon Bonaparte. Premier Consul, 1799-1804. AR 5 Francs (37mm, 24.78 g, 6h). Paris mint; ; différents Artemis and rooster. Dated L’An 8 A (AD 1799). Hercules standing facing between personifications of Liberty standing slightly right, holding scepter surmounted by Hand of Justice, clasping hands with Equality standing slightly left, holding level; laurel branch to left / Date and denomination within wreath. VG 563a; KM 639.1. Fine, lightly toned.