© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
½ Baiocco - Pius VII Inscription in wreath
1816 year| Copper | 6 g | 26 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VII (1800-1823) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1816 |
| Value | ½ Baiocco (0.005) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6 g |
| Diameter | 26 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119555 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 85% |
Reverse
4-line inscription and date in Roman Numerals.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIVS
SEPTIMVS
PONTIFEX
MAXIMVS
MDCCCXVI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 1816 Papal States ½ Baiocco coin is that it features an inscription in a wreath, which was a unique design element for coins during that time period.
