© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Baiocco - Pius VI Lily
1780 year| Copper | 11.78 g | 32.5 mm |
| Issuer | Bologna (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1780 |
| Value | 1 Baiocco (0.01) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.78 g |
| Diameter | 32.5 mm |
| Thickness | 1.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#357376 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Two coat of arms in oval shape. On the left the Boncompagni cardinal shield
with a hat above; on the right the City arms with a lion above
Script: Latin
Lettering: * BONON * DOCET
Translation: Bologna teaches
Comment
Variety with value denomination and different arms shape (Muntoni#249).
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of the Lily, which was a symbol of purity and innocence, and was often used in Papal heraldry during the reign of Pope Pius VI.
