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2 Baiocchi - Pio IX Closed wreath
| Copper | 20 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IX (1846-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1850-1854 |
| Value | 2 Baiocchi (0.02) |
| Currency | Scudo (1835-1866) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Thickness | 2.5 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#18148 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 34% |
Reverse
Value and date within wreath
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
BAIOCCHI
1850
R
Engraver: Niccolò Cerbara
Edge
Plain
Comment
Catalogs describe a variety 1852 R without year of Pontificate (Gigante #207a, Pagani#493). To be confirmed.Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Baiocchi - Pio IX (Closed wreath) coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during the reign of Pope Pius IX, who was the longest-reigning Pope in history, serving from 1846 to 1878. This coin was minted during his early years as Pope, and it features a closed wreath on the reverse side, which was a common design element on coins during this period.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1850 B | 3998800 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1850 R | 3784000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 B | 977200 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1851 R | 2557000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 B | 633900 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1852 R | 1726500 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 B | 766000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1853 R | 1460000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1854 R | 5000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Values in the table are based on evaluations by sales realized on Internet platforms. They serve as an indication only for 2 Baiocchi - Pio IX (Closed wreath) 1850-1854 coin.
