1 Baiocco - Benedict XIV 1744-1751 front 1 Baiocco - Benedict XIV 1744-1751 back
1 Baiocco - Benedict XIV 1744-1751 photo
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1 Baiocco - Benedict XIV

 
Copper 10.6 g 32 mm
Description
Issuer
Ferrara (Papal States)
Pope
Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1744-1751
Value
1 Baiocco (0.01)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10.6 g
Diameter
32 mm
Thickness
1.5 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#95361
Rarity index
85%

Reverse

Divided date below written value in cartouche.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
1
BAIOCCO
FERRARA
17 44

Comment

Many varieties.

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Baiocco coin from Ferrara (Papal States) made of Copper weighing 10.6g is that it was issued during the reign of Pope Benedict XIV, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and promote education.