© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
© American Numismatic Society (ANS)
1 Baiocco - Benedict XIV Straight shield, inscription in cartouche
1752 year| Copper | 11.692 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1752 |
| Value | 1 Baiocco (0.01) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.692 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119529 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Inscription and date in cartouche.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VN
BAIOCCO
ROMANO
· 1752 ·
Interesting fact
The 1 Baiocco coin from the Papal States, issued during the reign of Benedict XIV in 1752, features a unique design element - a straight shield with an inscription in a cartouche. This design was used for a short period of time and is considered less common compared to other designs used during Benedict XIV's reign.
