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2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI
1797 year| Copper | 15.6 g | - |
| Issuer | Foligno (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1797 |
| Value | 2½ Baiocchi (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 15.6 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#119636 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 95% |
Reverse
Value and date below three stars.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BAIOCCHI
DVE ET MEZZO
FVLIGNO
1797
Interesting fact
The 2½ Baiocchi coin from Foligno (Papal States) made of Copper weighing 15.6g was minted during the papacy of Pope Pius VI, who was known for his strong opposition to the French Revolution and its influence on European politics. Despite this, the coin still features the Papal States' coat of arms on one side and the value and year of minting on the other, indicating that it was still used as a means of exchange within the Papal States during this time.