FRANCE. 5 Francs, 1849-A. Paris Mint. NGC PROOF-64.KM-756.1; Dav-92; Gad-683. An immensely pleasing and strongRARE /strongproof issue, this specimen exudes eye appeal through its deep cabinet tone highlighted by a golden-cobalt brilliance. A high degree of underlying luster radiates from beneath this Near Gem--exceeded in the NGC census by just one example. Easily more stunning than a similar piece--a PCGS PROOF-63+, which realized a hammer of nearly $9,000 in April 2019.