FRANCE, Government of National Defence. 1870-1871. AR 5 Francs (37mm, 24.97 g, 6h). Bordeaux mint; différents: cross ancrée and M in star. Dated 1871 K. Wreathed head of Ceres left / Denomination within wreath. VG 742; KM 820.2. Deep cabinet toning with traces of iridescence, a few faint scratches. AU. Rare variety with the M in star différent rotated horizontally.
From the J. Eric Engstrom Collection. Ex Stack's (4 December 1986), lot 606; Randolph Zander Collection.