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2 Baiocchi - Pius VI Value
1798 (1797-1798) years| Copper | 20 g | - |
| Issuer | Perugia (Papal States) |
|---|---|
| Pope | Pius VI (1775-1799) |
| Type | Standard circulation coin |
| Year | 1798 (1797-1798) |
| Value | 2 Baiocchi (0.02) |
| Currency | Scudo (1534-1835) |
| Composition | Copper |
| Weight | 20 g |
| Shape | Round |
| Technique | Milled |
| Orientation | Medal alignment ↑↑ |
| Demonetized | Yes |
| Updated | 2024-10-09 |
| Numista | N#87418 |
|---|---|
| Rarity index | 97% |
Reverse
Written value, city name, P within circle.
Script: Latin
Lettering:
DVE
BAIOC
CHI
· P ·
Interesting fact
One interesting fact about this coin is that it was minted during a time of great political and social upheaval in Italy. The Papal States, where the coin was minted, were a series of territories in central Italy that were under the direct rule of the Pope. In 1798, the year this coin was minted, the Papal States were invaded by French troops, leading to the capture of Rome and the establishment of the Roman Republic. This coin, therefore, serves as a tangible reminder of a pivotal moment in Italian history.
