1 Baiocco - Gregory XVI 1831-1832 front 1 Baiocco - Gregory XVI 1831-1832 back
1 Baiocco - Gregory XVI 1831-1832 photo
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1 Baiocco - Gregory XVI

 
Copper 11.57 g 29.85 mm
Description
Issuer
Papal States
Pope
Gregory XVI (Gregorius XVI) (1831-1846)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1831-1832
Value
1 Baiocco (0.01)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
11.57 g
Diameter
29.85 mm
Thickness
2.15 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Orientation
Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#43166
Rarity index
84%

Reverse

Star above value and
date within wreath

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BAIOCCO
ROMANO
1831

Interesting fact

The 1 Baiocco coin from the Papal States, issued during the reign of Pope Gregory XVI (1831-1832), was made of copper and weighed 11.57 grams. Despite its relatively small size and weight, this coin was an important part of the Papal States' currency system at the time, and it features a unique design that sets it apart from other coins of the period.