1 Centesimo / 1 Baiocco (Obverse Trial strike) ND (1859) front 1 Centesimo / 1 Baiocco (Obverse Trial strike) ND (1859) back
1 Centesimo / 1 Baiocco (Obverse Trial strike) ND (1859) photo
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1 Centesimo / 1 Baiocco Obverse Trial strike ND

1859 year
Copper 10 g 30 mm
Description
Issuer
United Provinces of Central Italy (Italian States)
Type
Pattern
Year
1859
Value
1 Centesimo (0.01)
Currency
Lira (1859-1861)
Composition
Copper
Weight
10 g
Diameter
30 mm
Shape
Round
Technique
Milled
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#113906
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Obverse of KM#4 1 Centesimo within wreath.

Script: Latin

Lettering: VITTORIO EMANUELE RE ELECTO

Interesting fact

The Pattern 1 Centesimo / 1 Baiocco (Obverse Trial strike) ND (1859) from United Provinces of Central Italy (Italian States) made of Copper weighing 10g is a rare and unique coin that was never officially released into circulation. It was created as a trial strike, which means it was produced as a test run to evaluate the quality of the coin design and production process. As a result, only a limited number of these coins were minted, making them highly sought after by collectors.