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½ Baiocco - Benedictus XIV Camillo Paolucci Legate
| Copper | 4.58 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Ferrara (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1746-1751 (1744-1751) |
| Value | ½ Baiocco (0.005) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 4.58 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#58576 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 82% |
Reverse
3-line inscription with value and date. The date is split to the left and right of the legate Cardinal Paolucci arms.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
•
MEZZO
BAIOCCO
FERRARA
17 44
Edge
Plain
Comment
Many varieties exist with different lettering, shape of the papal arms and details of the decorations on the reverse.Interesting fact
The ½ Baiocco coin from Ferrara (Papal States) made of Copper weighing 4.58 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Pope Benedict XIV (Camillo Paolucci Legate) between 1746-1751, which was a time of significant cultural and artistic development in the Papal States.
