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½ Baiocco - Pius VIII
1829 year| Copper | 6.1 g | 26.9 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VIII (1829-1830) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1829 |
| Value | ½ Baiocco (0.005) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 6.1 g |
| Diameter | 26.9 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#110474 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 91% |
Reverse
Value and year surrounded by laurels.
Script: Latin
Lettering: MEZZO BAIOCCO ROMANO 1829
Interesting fact
The ½ Baiocco coin from the Papal States, minted in 1829 during the reign of Pope Pius VIII, is interesting because it was the first coin to feature a portrait of a Pope on one side and an image of the Roman Catholic Church's keys on the other. This design was a departure from the previous coinage of the Papal States, which had featured mythological figures and symbols. The inclusion of the Pope's portrait and the Church's keys signified the growing influence of the Catholic Church during this time period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1829 R | 120000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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