Struck at Avignon- France, this silver coin weighs 6.32 g. and has 29 mm. of diameter. There's a cross on reverse, with the bust of Pope Paul V on obverse. I think it's of the Papal city series. Date is 1609 and KM # 12. The coin is worn. May I ask about the estimated value of this coin ? Thank you.
in my 2003 edition Krause it says...Papal City States-Avignon. grade/value G-$65.00 VG-$120.00 F-$200.00 VF-$300.00 not sure what you coins grade is ??? wait for other opinions on that... Maybe someone has an updated catalog/price guide...I think the values are higher now ?
I have the 2011 edition of Krause which evaluated this type from 100 dollars-Good- to 750 dollars - VF- . I wonder if there was another newer edition like 2018 or so.
It's a papal city state with denomination of Half Franc. There are 2 types of that same coin dated both 1609. The reverses differ a little bit: One has a floral cross, while the other has a shield of cardinal. They have the same value. They are not rare. I believe in books. We only need to learn how to read them, especially those precious books, the like of Krause. Thanks to all of you for your sincere collaboration.
Another option is to search MA shops. I've used the site to help confirm IDs of early European coins, plus you'll get a dealers selling price.
