AboutBrad Swain Expertise I have been a World Coin and Paper Money collector since about 1966. I will be glad to answer any questions you may have on World coins or currency, tokens, unusual or unknown pieces and attempt to give you estimates of value and historical information about them in a polite and prompt manner.
Experience 40+ years collecting coins and paper money.
Education/Credentials BA History, BA Geography - Virginia Tech
Question Hey brad, I have a question on a coon I found recently. It's and indo-chime francaise cent dated at 1938. On the other side it says, "republique francaise". It also has a on cent on the bottom. This coon has a hole in the middle. I would like to know what exactly it is and if it's estimated value. Thanks for your help.
Answer Hi Ben, There were 15.5 million of these bronze French Indo China 1 centime coins minted that year for use in Vietnam, Laos and Cambodia. Collector value may be worth about .25 with heavy wear to around $2 with moderate wear to maybe $4 with light wear.
You might try Ebay.com for similar pieces for comparison.
You might also try a library for a copy of the Standard Catalog of World Coins for pictures, values and lots more interesting info.
Brad
