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½ Baiocco - Pio IX Oval shield
| Copper | 5 g | 24 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IX (1846-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1847-1850 |
| Value | ½ Baiocco (0.005) |
| Currency | Scudo (1835-1866) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5 g |
| Diameter | 24 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#8592 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 28% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEZZO
BAIOCCO
1849
R
Engraver: Niccolò Cerbara
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The ½ Baiocco coin from the Papal States, minted between 1847 and 1850, features an oval shield on the reverse side, which is a unique design element compared to other coins of the time.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1847 B | 9000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1847 R | 74000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 B | 49000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 R | 644000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 B | 104000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 R | 1921000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for ½ Baiocco - Pio IX (Oval shield) 1847-1850 coin.
