© Jérémy Pureur
© Jérémy Pureur
½ Baiocco - Benedict XIV Value in cartouche
| Copper | 5.661 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1740-1751 |
| Value | ½ Baiocco (0.005) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.661 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Thickness | 1.42 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#107775 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 93% |
Reverse
Value and date within cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEZZO
BAIOCCO
ROM.
1742
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Baiocco coin from the Papal States, minted during the reign of Benedict XIV (1740-1751), is that it was made of copper, a relatively inexpensive metal, yet it was still designed with a decorative edge, featuring a wreath of laurel leaves and berries. This suggests that even small, everyday coins were given attention to detail and aesthetic appeal, reflecting the cultural and artistic values of the time.
