½ Baiocco - Clement XII 1738-1739 front ½ Baiocco - Clement XII 1738-1739 back
½ Baiocco - Clement XII 1738-1739 photo
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½ Baiocco - Clement XII

 
Copper - -
Description
Issuer
Gubbio (Papal States)
Pope
Clement XII (Clemens XII) (1730-1740)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1738-1739
Value
½ Baiocco (0.005)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Copper
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#311945
Rarity index
92%

Reverse

Script: Latin

Lettering:
MEZZO BAIOCCO
S V 1739

Interesting fact

The ½ Baiocco coin from Gubbio (Papal States) made of Copper during the reign of Pope Clement XII (1738-1739) features an image of the Pope on one side and the coat of arms of the Papal States on the other. This coin was used as a means of payment for everyday transactions and was widely used by the people living in the Papal States during that time.