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1 Baiocco ND
1798 year| Copper | 10 g | 32 mm |
| Issuer | Roman Sister Republic (Italian States) |
|---|---|
| Period | Republic (1798-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1798 |
| Value | 1 Baiocco (0.01) |
| Currency | Fermo |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10 g |
| Diameter | 32 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-05 |
| Numista | N#106625 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Written value, city name within circle and wreath.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VN
BAIOCCO
FERMO
Edge
Plain
Comment
KM#9.2 has reverse lettering as "ANNO PMO DELLA REPVB" and date 1798© Bertolami Fine Arts
Interesting fact
The 1 Baiocco coin from the Roman Sister Republic (Italian States) was designed by Italian engraver and artist, Giovanni Battista Gioja. He was known for his work on various coins and medals during the late 18th and early 19th centuries, and his designs often featured classical themes and motifs. The 1 Baiocco coin features an image of a woman representing the Roman Republic, surrounded by an olive wreath and other symbols of liberty and prosperity. The coin's design was meant to reflect the ideals of the French Revolution and the Enlightenment, which had a significant influence on the political and cultural landscape of Europe during that time.
