½ Baiocco - Benedict XIV 1743-1751 front ½ Baiocco - Benedict XIV 1743-1751 back
½ Baiocco - Benedict XIV 1743-1751 photo
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½ Baiocco - Benedict XIV

 
Copper 5.2 g 28 mm
Description
Issuer
Gubbio (Papal States)
Pope
Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1743-1751
Value
½ Baiocco (0.005)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
5.2 g
Diameter
28 mm
Shape
Round
Orientation
Coin alignment ↑↓
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#50377
Rarity index
91%

Reverse

Written value, date within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MEZZO
BAIOCCO
GVBBIO
1748

Interesting fact

The ½ Baiocco coin from Gubbio (Papal States) made of Copper weighing 5.2 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Pope Benedict XIV (1743-1751) and features an image of the Pope on one side and the coat of arms of Gubbio on the other.