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1 Baiocco - Benedict XIV
| Copper | 10.6 g | 39 mm |
| Issuer | Gubbio (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1740-1757 |
| Value | 1 Baiocco (0.01) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 39 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#16965 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 80% |
Reverse
Written value, date within wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VN
BAIOCCO
GVBBIO
1746
Edge
Plain
Comment
There are different currencies throughout the years, for example: different ivy, abbreviation of "GVBBIO"
Gubbio is an Italian town in Umbria. Dependent on the Duchy of Urbino, it was attached to the Papal States in 1631 when the Della Rovere family died out.
Interesting fact
The 1 Baiocco coin from Gubbio (Papal States) made of Copper and weighing 10.6 g is interesting because it was issued during the reign of Pope Benedict XIV (1740-1757) and features an image of the Pope on one side and the coat of arms of Gubbio on the other. This coin was used as a standard circulation coin in the Papal States during that time and is now considered a rare and valuable collector's item.
