© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
½ Baiocco - Pius VI Narrow shield
1797 year| Copper | 3.5 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | ½ Baiocco (0.005) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 3.5 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#137616 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Three arched stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEZZO BAIOCCO ROMANO
Translation: Half Roman Baiocco
Comment
Information about the coin given by loruna (Numista member) at the Forumhttps://numismatica-italiana.lamoneta.it/moneta/W-PIOVIR/44
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Baiocco - Pius VI (Narrow shield) 1797 coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during a time of great political and religious upheaval. The Papal States were a series of territories in Italy that were under the direct rule of the Pope, and in 1797, the French Revolutionary Army had invaded Italy and occupied the Papal States, leading to the arrest and imprisonment of Pope Pius VI. Despite this turmoil, the Papal States continued to mint coins, including this ½ Baiocco coin, which features a portrait of Pius VI on one side and the Papal shield on the other. This coin is a rare and fascinating piece of history that highlights the resilience and determination of the Papal States during a time of great crisis.
