The Lissner Collection, Lot: 408. Estimate $600. Sold for $2250. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

FRANCE, Deuxième République. 1848-1852. AV 20 Francs (21mm, 6.46 g, 6h). Genus type. Paris mint; différents: hand and dog’s head. Jacques-Jean Barre, engraver general. CH.-Louis Dierickx, director. Dated 1848 A. VG 1032; KM 757; Friedberg 565. In NGC encapsulation graded MS 65 WINGS APPROVED. Superb gem BU. First year of type. Very rare this choice.