© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
½ Baiocco - Pius VII Inscription divided by dashed line
1822 year| Copper | 6 g | 25 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VII (1800-1823) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1822 |
| Value | ½ Baiocco (0.005) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 25 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119559 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
3-line inscription, date in Roman Numerals and mintmark in exurgue.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIVS
SEPTIMVS
PONTIFEX
MAXIMVS
MDCCCXXII
* R *
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1822 Papal States ½ Baiocco coin is that it features a unique divided inscription, with the name of the pope, Pius VII, split by a dashed line. This design element was used to indicate that the coin was issued during the reign of Pius VII, who served as the Pope from 1800 to 1823. This coin is a rare and valuable collector's item, highly sought after by numismatists and historians interested in the history of the Papal States.
