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2 Baiocchi - Pius VI
| Billon | 1.24 g | - |
| Issuer | Papal States |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1777-1796 |
| Value | 2 Baiocchi (0.02) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Billon |
| Weight | 1.24 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#343133 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 94% |
Reverse
Written value.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVE
BAIOC
CHI
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2 Baiocchi coin from the Papal States, minted during the reign of Pope Pius VI (1777-1796), is that it was made of a unique alloy called "Billon." Billon is a composite material consisting of a mixture of copper, silver, and other metals, which was commonly used in coinage during that time period. The use of Billon in coin production was a cost-effective way to create coins that still had a perceived value due to their metal content, despite the debasing of the currency. This coin, in particular, weighs 1.24 grams and is a standard circulation coin, highlighting the everyday use of such coins in the Papal States during that era.
