© Numismatica Ranieri
© Numismatica Ranieri
1 Baiocco - Pius VI Narrow shield ND
1797 year| Copper | 10.6 g | 31 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | 1 Baiocco (0.01) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 10.6 g |
| Diameter | 31 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119549 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Value on plain field.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
VN
BAIOCCO
ROMANO
Interesting fact
The Papal States, where this coin was minted, was a sovereign state ruled by the Pope from 756 to 1870. During this time, the Papal States minted their own coins, including the 1 Baiocco coin , which was made of copper and weighed 10.6 grams. The coin features an image of Pope Pius VI, who was the Pope at the time of its minting in 1797. The coin's design and the fact that it was minted in the Papal States make it a unique and interesting piece of history.
