1 Baiocco - Sixtus V (Dove) ND (1585-1590) front 1 Baiocco - Sixtus V (Dove) ND (1585-1590) back
1 Baiocco - Sixtus V (Dove) ND (1585-1590) photo
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1 Baiocco - Sixtus V Dove ND

 
Billon 0.73 g 19 mm
Description
Issuer
Montalto (Papal States)
Pope
Sixtus V (1585-1590)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1585-1590
Value
1 Baiocco (0.01)
Currency
Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
Billon
Weight
0.73 g
Diameter
19 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#385833
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Holy Spirit radiant

Script: Latin

Lettering: MONTALTO

Comment

Varieties axist in number of roses under the collar and stars

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about the 1 Baiocco - Sixtus V (Dove) ND (1585-1590) coin from Montalto (Papal States) is that it features an image of a dove on one side, which was a symbol of peace and hope during the reign of Pope Sixtus V.