Vatican City Papal States Viterbo (Papal States)
2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI (Small bust) 1797-1798 front 2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI (Small bust) 1797-1798 back
2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI (Small bust) 1797-1798 photo
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2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI (Small bust) 1797-1798 front 2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI (Small bust) 1797-1798 back
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2½ Baiocchi - Pius VI Small bust

 
Copper 17 g -
Description
Issuer
 Viterbo (Papal States)
Pope
 Pius VI (1775-1799)
Type
 Standard circulation coin
Years
 1797-1798
Value
 2½ Baiocchi (1⁄40)
Currency
 Scudo (1534-1835)
Composition
 Copper
Weight
 17 g
Shape
 Round
Technique
 Milled
Orientation
 Medal alignment ↑↑
Demonetized
 Yes
Updated
 2024-10-09
References
Numista
 N#96409
Rarity index
 92%

Reverse

Written value, city name below stars within circle.

Script: Latin

Lettering:
BAIOCCHI
DVE E MEZZO
VITERBO
1797

Interesting fact

The 2½ Baiocchi coin from Viterbo (Papal States) made of Copper weighing 17 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.