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© Stephen Album Rare Coins
2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI
| Copper | 18 g | 30 mm |
| Issuer | Civitavecchia (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Years | 1796-1797 |
| Value | 2½ Baiocchi (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 18 g |
| Diameter | 30 mm |
| Thickness | 3.35 mm |
| Shape | Round |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#51256 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 86% |
Reverse
Value, date and city name.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BAIOCCHI
DVE E MEZZO
CIVITA
VECCHIA
1797
Engraver: T. Mercandetti
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about the 2½ Baiocchi coin from Civitavecchia (Papal States) made of Copper weighing 18g is that 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.