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½ Baiocco - Pius VI Oval shield ND
| Copper | 5.1 g | 27 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1783-1790 |
| Value | ½ Baiocco (0.005) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 5.1 g |
| Diameter | 27 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#46517 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Inscription within wreath, with stars above, within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
MEZZO
BAIOCCO
ROMANO
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the ½ Baiocco - Pius VI (Oval shield) ND (1783-1790) coin from Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius VI, who was the last Pope to rule over the Papal States before they were annexed by France in 1798.
