1 Baiocco - Pius VII With mintmark
1816 year| Copper | 11.86 g | 33 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VII (1800-1823) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1816 |
| Value | 1 Baiocco (0.01) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 11.86 g |
| Diameter | 33 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#57312 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 68% |
Reverse
5-Line inscription above 3 left facing small heads. Mintmark below the heads
Script: Latin
Lettering:
PIVS
SEPTIMUS
PONTIFEX
MAXIMVS
MDCCCXVI
Engravers: Giuseppe, Giovanni Pasinati
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
The interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius VII, who was a significant figure in the history of the Catholic Church. He was known for his role in the Napoleonic Wars and his efforts to restore the Jesuit order. The coin's design and mintmark also reflect the political and religious climate of the time.
