© Bertolami Fine Arts
© Bertolami Fine Arts
½ Baiocco - Benedict XIV Laurel wreath - small leaves
| Copper | 6.205 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1740-1755 |
| Value | ½ Baiocco (0.005) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.205 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119533 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 92% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEZZO
BAIOCCO
ROM·
1740
Comment
Varieties exist.Interesting fact
The ½ Baiocco coin from the Papal States, issued during the reign of Benedict XIV (1740-1755), features a unique design element - a laurel wreath made up of small leaves. This distinctive feature sets it apart from other coins of the time and adds to its historical and numismatic significance.
