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1 Baiocco - Pius VI

1796 year
Copper 10.6 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Ancona (Papal States)
Pope
Pius VI (1775-1799)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Year
1796
Value
1 Baiocco (0.01)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10.6 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#84603
Rarity index
93%

Reverse

Written value, date within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
VN
BAIOCCO
ANCONA
1796

Interesting fact

The 1 Baiocco coin from Ancona (Papal States) made of Copper weighing 10.6 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius VI, who was the last Pope to rule over the Papal States before they were annexed by France in 1798.