Sale: CNG 70, Lot: 1222. Estimate $400.  Closing Date: Wednesday, 21 September 2005.  Sold For $455. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

ITALY, Papal States. Paul V. 1605-1621. AR Half Franc (6.70 g, 7h). Avignon mint. Dated 1611. Bare-headed and mantled bust right; date in legend / Elaborate cross fleurée; F within crescent in legend. Poey d'Avant 4374; Muntoni II 179; Berman 1631. VF, toned, struck with worn dies. ($400)