France
Napoleon 2 Francs 1807-A MS67★ NGC, Paris mint, KM684.1. Mintage: 19,000. The only certified Mint State example of this scarce date, featuring the laureate head of the Emperor upon sparkling champagne-argent surfaces. Impressive rims beautifully encircle each side and delicate reflectivity is immediately observed upon rotation. The central designs are outstanding--each and every detail possesses highpoint sharpness--and as such, the end result is a gentle frost that lightly drapes the portrait. A combination of visual beauty and technical precision that catapults this offering into uncharted certified territory, sure to bring substantial interest among the collectors of Napoleon era rarities.
Estimate: 5000-7000 USD