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2 Baiocchi - Pio IX Open wreath
| Copper | 20 g | 35 mm |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius IX (1846-1878) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1848-1849 |
| Value | 2 Baiocchi (0.02) |
| Currency | Scudo (1835-1866) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Diameter | 35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Coin alignment ↑↓ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#25905 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 56% |
Reverse
Denomination and date
Script: Latin
Lettering:
2
BAIOCCHI
1848
Engraver: Niccolò Cerbara
Edge
Plain
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Baiocchi - Pio IX (Open wreath) 1848-1849 coin from the Papal States is that it was minted during a time of great political and social change in the region. The Papal States, which were ruled by the Pope, were facing increasing pressure from nationalist movements and revolutions across Europe, and the coin's design reflects this turmoil. The coin features an open wreath on the reverse side, which was a departure from the traditional closed wreath design used on previous coins. This change in design has been interpreted by some numismatists as a symbol of the Papal States' willingness to open up to new ideas and influences from the outside world.
Price
| Date | Mintage | VG | F | VF | XF | AU | UNC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1848 B | 644000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1848 R | 227000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| 1849 R | 1117000 | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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 (Open wreath) 1848-1849 coin.
