1 Baiocco - Benedict XIV (Wavy shield, inscription in cartouche) 1740-1743 front 1 Baiocco - Benedict XIV (Wavy shield, inscription in cartouche) 1740-1743 back
1 Baiocco - Benedict XIV (Wavy shield, inscription in cartouche) 1740-1743 photo
© Heritage Auctions

1 Baiocco - Benedict XIV Wavy shield, inscription in cartouche

 
Copper 10.6 g 33 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Benedict XIV (Benedictus XIV) (1740-1758)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1740-1743
Value
1 Baiocco (0.01)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10.6 g
Diameter
33 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#46507
Rarity index
87%

Reverse

Inscription and date within cartouche.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VN
BAIOCCO
ROM
1742

Edge

Plain

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Baiocco - Benedict XIV (Wavy shield, inscription in cartouche) 1740-1743 coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Benedict XIV, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and promote education.