2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI 1797 front 2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI 1797 back
2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI 1797 photo
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2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI

1797 year
Copper 9.63 g 29 mm
Description
Issuer
Fano (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
9.63 g
Diameter
29 mm
Shape
Round
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-09
References
Numista
N#119659
Rarity index
97%

Reverse

Head of haloed saint to left holding keys.

Script: Latin

Lettering: S· P APOSTOLORUM PRINC

Translation: St. Peter Prince of Apostles

Interesting fact

The 2½ Baiocchi coin from Fano (Papal States) made of Copper and weighing 9.63g is interesting because it was minted during the papacy of Pope Pius VI, who was known for his efforts to reform the Catholic Church and his support for the arts and sciences. This coin, minted in 1797, is a tangible representation of the economic and cultural developments that took place during his papacy.