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2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI Large bust
1796 year| Copper | 25.2 g | - |
| Issuer | Viterbo (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1796 |
| Value | 2½ Baiocchi (1⁄40) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 25.2 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#96410 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 88% |
Reverse
Written value, city name, date below stars within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
BAIOCCHI
DVE E MEZZO
VITERBO
1796
Interesting fact
The 2½ Baiocchi coin from Viterbo (Papal States) made of Copper weighing 25.2 g has an interesting fact that it was minted during the papacy of Pope Pius VI, who was the last pope to rule over the Papal States before they were annexed by France in 1798. This coin was minted in 1796, just two years before the fall of the Papal States, making it a unique piece of history.
